A Woman Who Lost Her Leg In A Terrifying Theme Park Accident Is Now A Catwalk Model

    Vicky Balch, who lost her right leg from the knee down in a theme park accident in June, was modelling at an event organised by the Models of Diversity group.

    Patrick Smith
    by Patrick Smith

    BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

    Four months ago this woman was in hospital following a serious accident at Alton Towers in which two carriages on the Smiler ride collided.

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    She lost her right leg from the knee downwards. And now Vicky Balch, 20, has starred in a catwalk fashion show.

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    The student took part in a catwalk show at Shepherd's Bush Market on Saturday organised by the Models of Diversity group.

    Twitter: @ModsOfDiversity
    Twitter: @ModsOfDiversity

    The show also featured Jack Eyers, a personal trainer and fitness model who is also an amputee.

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    Looking awesome on @ModsOfDiversity runway @JackEyers @MyShepherdsBush what an awesome show #change #equality

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    And Gemma Flanagan, a model and wheelchair user.

    Gem Gems @gemmaflanagan83

    @WantHerDress A total pleasure modelling for you on Saturday..Thank you 💕 @ModsOfDiversity @vickyj_b @MyShepherdsBush

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    Balch was one of four people to sustain serious injuries in the Alton Towers incident and has spoken publicly about the difficult process of recovery.