A man who lost his leg – and nearly lost his life – in a horrific collision with a car in Peterborough city centre has thanked medics who helped save his life – by raising more than £2,000 for charity.

Father of two Gary Outterside (45) was critically injured when a car ran into him as he walked down Park Road in Peterborough in January.

His left leg was severed in the crash, while he suffered numerous injuries to his right leg, and had his pelvis smashed. Gary is still recovering – but on Saturday he attended a charity race night at The Coopers Pub in Bretton to raise money for Magpas – the medics who carried out lifesaving treatment by the road. The event raised £2,200 – more than four times the target.

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