Teenager Joked About Hurting Foot Hours Before Alton Towers Rollercoaster Crash

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Hours before a devastating accident on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers, an 18-year-old student posted on Twitter about accidentally hurting his foot. Joe Pugh, a Huddersfield University student, had tweeted about a fellow visitor running over his foot with a pushchair just two hours before the crash occurred. The teenager was reportedly on the ride with his girlfriend Leah Washington, 17, when the accident happened.

Key Takeaways:

  • Joe Pugh, an 18-year-old student, posted a tweet about hurting his foot hours before the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash, which occurred at 2pm.
  • The tweet was posted at 11:47am, making it just over two hours before the crash.
  • Pugh's friends replied to his tweet with messages of concern after hearing about the accident.
  • The theme park had been seeking a rollercoaster tester with a "strong stomach" just three weeks ago but has since closed the advert.
  • Alton Towers posted a response to Pugh's morning inquiry about the park's ride status, indicating that all rides were scheduled to be open.
  • The extent of Pugh and his girlfriend's Leah Washington injuries are not yet known.
  • Alton Towers has closed temporarily, and its management is advising visitors to check the park's website and social media for further updates.

Statistics:

  • The tweet regarding the foot injury was posted at 11:47am.
  • The rollercoaster crash occurred at 2pm, two hours after Pugh's tweet.
  • Alton Towers was seeking a rollercoaster tester with a "strong stomach" just three weeks before the crash.
  • The extent of Pugh and Washington's injuries is currently unknown.

Sources:

  • "Barnsley teenager at Alton Towers rollercoaster crash ж" - Mirror.co.uk
  • "Alton Towers crash: Bingo club staff member involved in tragedy" - Mirror.co.uk
  • "Alton Towers rollercoaster crash: 'Barman Joe Pugh, 18, and girlfriend Leah Washington, 17, on board when ride derailed'" - Mirror.co.uk
  • "Alton Towers crash: Themed park shuts down while crashes investigated" - Mirror.co.uk