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A woman from Barnsley who lost part of her leg after a crash on a ride at
Alton Towers is suing the park’s owners, her lawyers have said.
Leah Washington (pictured), 20, along with Vicky Balch, 23, from Leyland in
Lancashire, were in the front seats of the Smiler ride which rammed into a
stationary carriage in June 2015.
They could each receive “well in excess of £2m” in compensation if the High
Court claim is successful.
The women are suing Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd for negligence and or
breach of statutory duty.
Merlin said it was “on standby to conclude settlement discussions on the
outstanding claims as soon as they are ready”.
The Staffordshire theme park owner has already admitted breaching the Health
and Safety Act, and was fined £5m in September 2016.
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