This story is from June 11, 2015

One Direction invite Alton Towers victim

Boyband One Direction have invited the teenage girl who had her leg amputated after last week's rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers to meet them.
One Direction invite Alton Towers victim
Boyband One Direction have invited the teenage girl who had her leg amputated after last week's rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers to meet them.
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The group made the sweet gesture following a social media campaign, after it was revealed that 17-year-old Leah Washington was a big fan and had missed their gig in Cardiff as a result of the accident, reported Digital Spy.
The #Get1DtoLeah campaign has been successful, with the four members recording a video message solely for Washington.
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While the band's schedule won't allow them to visit the Royal Stoke Hospital, they have invited the teenager to attend another show, where she will have the opportunity to meet them.
"Unfortunately because of their schedule they can't visit her in hospital, but they have offered Leah tickets to a forthcoming concert of her choice when she has recovered, and will be delighted to meet her backstage then," an agent for One Direction said.

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Washington's friend Sara Stuart, who helped kickstart the campaign, said that the news and message would "make Leah's day and aid her recovery".
Singer Louis Tomlinson also tweeted a get-well message, writing: "Thinking about you Leah and hoping you are home in South Yorkshire soon.
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