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Leeds man tears liver and punctures lung in devastating accident at home
['Samantha Teasdale', 'Image', 'Day One Trauma']
Leeds Live - News
More infoA Leeds man has spoken of the horrifying moment he suffered catastrophic injuries while cutting down a tree.
“I spent three weeks in hospital while they patched me up," said Scott, who was taken to Leeds Major Trauma Centre, at Leeds General Infirmary.
Ten years later and now aged 67, Scott has taken part in a video showcasing the work of Day One.
(Image: Day One Trauma)Every year, around 70,000 people experience major traumatic injuries with the most severe taken to Major Trauma Centres.
Immediate treatment for major trauma costs up to £0.4 billion and the annual loss to the economy, due to people unable to work, is between £3.3-£3.7 billion.
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