Alton Towers crash victims Leah Washington and Joe Pugh tie the knot after nine years
- Teenage couple Leah Washington and Joe Pugh, who suffered life-changing injuries in the Alton Towers Smiler crash, finally got married after nine years.
- Leah, 26, and Joe got engaged in Italy in 2022 and recently celebrated Leah's hen do in the Algarve, Portugal.
- Their love story triumphs over the adversity they faced, culminating in a joyous wedding celebration.
A couple got married after being hurt in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh tied the knot in Yorkshire. Leah wore a white dress with a bejewelled corset and white roses. Joe wore a black tuxedo. They were hurt when their carriage crashed into another at 50mph. Leah lost a leg, Joe hurt both kneecaps and a finger. They were stuck 100ft in the air waiting for help. Leah needed blood transfusions to stay conscious. Leah said she saw the crash coming and felt scared. She shared a video on Instagram about her recovery. Leah and Joe got engaged in Italy in 2022. Leah had a hen do in Portugal. After the crash, they drifted apart but got back together. They got married with friends and family. Joe wore a black tuxedo with a white flower. They kissed outside the venue. Leah shared about her journey from the accident to now. The owner of Alton Towers was fined for safety issues. Leah's prosthetic leg costs a lot to replace.