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Series 5: Episode 13
Nick Knowles reveals the tale of a cyclist who survived two heart attacks in a week, and a lorry driver whose vehicle overturned and caught fire after he was forced to swerve to avoid another motorist. He lived to tell the tale, thanks to the bravery of another trucker who pulled him out of his burning lorry.
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Series 11: Episode 3
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Series 11: Episode 2
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