The teenager was meant to have seen the band perform on Saturday but was in hospital

A campaign has been launched to get One Direction to visit the victim of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash after she had to have her leg removed. Leah Washington was meant to see her favourite band at a concert at Wembley Stadium on Saturday but was tragically unable to go after the horror crash last Tuesday.
The 17-year-old is a massive fan of the band and since her injuries were revealed, pals of hers have launched a campaign to get Harry and the boys to visit her in hospital.
Posting to Twitter Sara Stuart said: "Been to visit a close friend Leah Washington who was involved in the Smiler crash at Alton Towers which resulted in her having her leg amputated.
"She is a huge fan of One Direction and had tickets to go see them at Capitals Summertime Ball however was obviously unable to attend.

Amputation: Leah Washington had a blood transfusion before passing out

"As any Directioner would understand this was a big deal to her and she was so upset.
"She has seen them on many occasions and he hospital room is full of posters of them!
"I know this is a long shot and they must get lots of requests but it would really make Leah’s day and aid her recovery if they could visit her or contact her in any way!
"Thank you for all your support"
The campaign comes after Leah's family revealed the teenager has "many months of rehabilitation" ahead of her.
David Washington, Leah's father, spoke out today after it was revealed to the public that the 17-year-old had lost her left leg in the horror accident onboard The Smiler ride.
He said: "Leah has suffered a life-changing injury and now has many months of rehabilitation ahead of her.
"We would like to thank all the emergency services at the scene and all the hospital staff who saved Leah's life."
Mr Washington was speaking as pals of the teenager told how the 17-year-old will not be beaten by the horrific injury that saw her leg amputated.

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Fan: Leah was desperate to see One Direction perform

Alex Ashmore told how the girl, who is soon to turn 18, would find a way to carry on and not be beaten by the horrific crash that cost her, her leg last Tuesday.
Mr Ashmore said: "I think Leah's quite motivational.
"I think nothing will stop her.
"Injuries like that you think they're not going to be able to do anything in life, but I think that's wrong.
"She's got lots to live for. She's looking at unis, she's turning 18 - she's got all sorts going off in her life and I don't think this incident, this inure, will stop her."
It was revealed today that Miss Washington had lost her left leg above the knee in the crash on The Smiler ride at Alton Towers on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old was on her first date with Joe Pugh when the pair boarded the ride on the front row.

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Support: Pal Alex Ashmore believes Leah will come back stronger from the accident

They were two of four who suffered serious injuries in the afternoon crash, that then led to the theme park being shut down for almost a week.
Mr Ashmore was speaking about his pal after Alton Towers pledged to pay compensation to every victim on board the rollercoaster that crashed last week and admitted responsibility to those injured in the horror smash.
In a letter to all 16 people hurt when The Smiler crashed, Merlin Entertainment, the company that owns the theme park, said it had told the victims to instruct a lawyer to submit a claim for compensation which would be dealt with "swiftly".
The group said in a statement: "Since the accident of last Tuesday we have done our best to provide appropriate communication and support to those involved and to their families.
"We absolutely recognise what a difficult time this is for everyone, especially those who have been so seriously injured, and we have tried to do this in a way that is both sensitive and appropriate

Horror: The Smiler crashed last week and injured 16 people

"Over the course of the weekend we have written again to all of the 16 people involved or to their families. These letters were all hand delivered by Alton Towers representatives.
"Irrespective of the outcome of the current investigations into the causes of the accident, in these letters we have accepted full responsibility to those who had been injured in the accident and confirmed that we will ensure that compensation will be provided to them.
"We have recommended each of the injured guests or their families instruct a lawyer and submit a claim for compensation which we will ensure is dealt with swiftly and sensitively.
"In addition we have engaged the services of Health and Case Management Ltd (HCML) – a leading firm of specialist independent rehabilitation providers - to provide all of those involved with the best support for their individual needs whether from the NHS or by providing additional support and services. HCML have already made contact with some of those affected in order to progress this."
Nick Varney, CEO Merlin Entertainments, said: "We are deeply saddened by the news about Leah and all our thoughts are with her and her family.
"We cannot undo the events of last week but everyone in the company and at Alton Towers is determined to do all we can to provide appropriate support to those who were injured and their families."

A top lawyer has previously suggested the figure could be over £1 million in compensation for the victims of the crash.
Nick Turner said: "Compensation payouts for life changing injuries should start at £250,000, but those lesser injured and upset by the accident could be looking at payouts anywhere between £5,000 and £10,000.
Teenagers can be badly affected by witnessing accidents, but each case has to be looked at individually.
"Nervous shock is quite a terrible condition and those suffering from it can be traumatised.
"People who have witnessed the horror may require counselling for quite some time.
“Terrible traumas such as this can lead to long term health problems and psychological problems and one must be very aware of that.

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Horror: 16 people were injured on the crash on Tuesday

"As a parent I am only too aware of how teenagers can feel as a result of witnessing any type of unpleasantness at all - let alone such a horrific crash on what should be a fun day out.
"Some of the conditions leading from this trauma could take months if not years to deal with and overcome.
"We'd expect compensation claims in circumstances such as this to stretch way above the £1 million mark."
The news comes as the fifth victim of the crash was revealed as Chanda Singh, 49, from Wednesbury, West Midlands, who suffered internal bleeding in the horror smash which seriously injured four others.
Chanda Singh, 49, from Wednesbury, West Midlands, suffered internal bleeding in the horror smash which seriously injured four others.
Mum-of-two Chanda was sitting in the second row of The Smiler with her daughters Meera, 26, and Vanisha, 29, when the ride smashed into an empty carriage.
Meera said that the family returned home in a taxi after the crash before going to Manor Hospital in Walsall, where her mum had surgery to her stomach and is receiving treatment for a damaged liver and blood clots.
Last week Vanisha revealed the ride suffered from technical difficulties in the moments before passengers eventually got on board, with test cars sent around the track.

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Support: Emergency services treated those on board

Speaking to The Sun, she said: "We finally went up and were kept at the top for ten or 15 minutes chatting, joking that we were the guinea pigs.
"Then we plummeted down and smashed into the test car after doing a couple of loops."
Vanisha also described the horrifying scene after the crash, saying blood was pouring from the carriage after passengers were left with terrible injuries.
"There was blood all over the floor because it was pouring out of their legs in the carriage and dropping down," she said.
The news on the fifth victim comes as it was revealed teenager Leah Washington has had her left leg amputated above the knee.
Leah, who was at the theme park on a first date with boyfriend Joe Pugh, had the operation on her left leg, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust confirmed.
Leah and Joe, 18, both of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had been sitting alongside another couple – Vicky Balch, 20, and Daniel Thorpe, 27 – in the front row.
Leah’s dad David said today that medics "saved Leah's life" following the crash, after which she was said to have been given a blood transfusion and morphine before she passed out.

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He thanked family, friends and well-wishers for their support.
"Leah has suffered a life-changing injury and now has many months of rehabilitation ahead of her," he said.
"We have done this to put people’s minds at rest and we would also ask everyone to respect Leah’s privacy as she undergoes this rehabilitation.

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First date: Leah Washington and Joe Pugh who were injured on The Smiler at Alton Towers

"We would like to thank all the emergency services at the scene and all the hospital staff who saved Leah’s life."
Joe, who broke both legs, and Leah were taken to Royal Stoke Hospital.
Joe’s father, Simon, said: "We would also like to thank the staff at the hospital who have been very accommodating, have been lovely to us and have protected our privacy.
Leah Washington loses part of leg and fractures hand in horror smash
"We would ask people to respect Joe’s privacy now and over the weeks and months ahead."

Dancer Vicky remains in a critical condition after suffering heavy bleeding and leg injuries following the horror smash on the rollercoaster.
The University of Derby student was at the theme park with her boyfriend Daniel, who suffered a fractured leg and punctured lung.
Vicky was supposed to be celebrating her 20th birthday in Spain on Saturday – but was instead in a hospital bed.

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Hurt: Vicky Balch was also hurt in the crash

Stewarts Law partner Paul Paxton told the Mirror Online: "Whilst it is anticipated that there will be a substantial claim for damages to support Victoria in her recovery, the main focus at present for the family is Victoria's well-being and ensuring that the investigation into the accident is carried out swiftly and vigorously.
"They have every confidence in the police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is expected that serious consideration will be given to criminal prosecutions.

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"The family are distraught that a fun day out could turn into such a potentially life-changing disaster."
A spokesman for the family said today that they could not comment further on the extent of Vicky's injuries.
Vicky's parents Brian, 55, and Karen, 56, told the Mirror Online on Saturday: "This is certainly not how she intended to celebrate her 20th birthday."

Funseeker: Daniel Thorpe was also hurt in the crash

Vicky's boyfriend Daniel underwent surgery at University Hospital Coventry.
He only recently met Vicky in his home town of Buxton, Derbyshire.
Merlin Entertainments said it had carried out "a thorough review" of safety procedures as the park re-opened today.
HSE inspectors have taken over the X-Sector section of the park, where popular rides Oblivion and Spinball are closed.