Alton Towers Crash Caused By 'Human Error'

The rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers that seriously injured five people was caused by human error, the theme park has said. Merlin group, which operates the theme park, said it had come to the conclusion after carrying out an investigation. One of those injured, 17-year-old Leah Washington, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had her left leg amputated above the knee as a result of the crash.