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.
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Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:12:38 GMT
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys.
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys. The FOX 5 I-Team followed along and found the four women didn't even register to attend the conference.
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The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday.
The owner of a proposed gun range squared off with some concerned residents at an Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday. The proposed gun range would be built in an old warehouse near Atlantic Station.
