FANS of injured Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond have now contributed almost £150,000 towards the air ambulance that rushed him to hospital.
An astonishing response which, at one stage, was averaging £1 per second. His family have been overwhelmed by the generosity.
But many others will benefit from money pledged to the service. Like 15-year-old Robyn Wishart, flown to Middlesbrough after a weekend crash on the A64.
Two patients from different walks of life. But two patients who, thanks to the swift response of the air ambulance and the skill of its crew, are both still clinging to life. That's got to be worth every penny.
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