A man who is "lucky to be alive" after a horrific crash in County Durham has thanked firefighters who helped save his life.
Robbie Franklin, 22, was involved in a serious road traffic collision on May 25 this year on Stockton Road, Sedgefield. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's Spennymoor Green Watch and Bishop Auckland Green Watch, attended along with the Special Rescue Unit, also from Bishop Auckland.
Firefighters worked closely with the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust 's HART Team, Durham Constabulary 's Road Policing Unit, and Helicopter Emergency Medics to rescue Robbie, in extremely challenging circumstances. The crash left him with extensive injuries, including broken legs, broken fingers, and a head injury.
