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Teen Who Lost Legs in Train Accident Awake, Joking

The family plans to take her home soon so she can begin rehabilitation.

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Colorado Logger Cuts Off Toes after Foot Is Pinned

He began cutting off his toes about 30 minutes after a six-ton trailer fell on his right foot & he realized no one could hear his cries.

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Patient was later taken by LifeFlight helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Posted Monday, July 18, 2011

Ohio Woman's Arm Torn Off In Towing Mishap

Rope snapped, recoiled and severed arm at the elbow.

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San Diego Taxi Hits Crowd, 25 Injured; Ambulances Make Multiple Trips

One woman had her leg severed.

Posted Monday, February 14, 2011

Los Angeles Toddler Has Finger Amputated On Escalator

Crews searched 90 minutes to find finger.

Posted Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Michigan Nuclear Plant Worker Loses Fingers

Tips disposed of as "contaminated material."

Posted Monday, November 29, 2010

Massachusetts Teen Loses Leg in Train Hopping Accident

Good Samaritan used his shirt as a tourniquet

Posted Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Michigan Boy Loses Toes in Mower Accident

Doctors planned to reattach the toes

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010


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