Meg Ladner has been recovering at Atlanta Medical Center this week after losing her leg in an accident where a train struck the parade float on which she was riding.
Meg and her husband Shane, an officer with the Holly Springs Police Department, were among the 17 people injured in the Hunt for Heroes Parade last Thursday in Midland, Texas. A train struck a float that was crossing the tracks. Four people died in the accident.
Officer Ladner spoke with FOX 5 News on Sunday about the accident and the couple's recovery. He said his wife will have to undergo yet another surgery Monday, but is getting stronger.
The former soldier said that he has put his own treatment for back injuries he received on hold until his wife Meg is awake and no longer needs him by her side.
A fund to help the couple has been set up for them at the Cherokee Bank in Canton. For more information on how you can donate visit cherokeebank.com.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:00:05 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:57:46 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:00 GMT
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. Those shelters could mean the difference between life and death when faced with one of these powerful storms.
