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UK couple 'could lose legs'

A British couple face losing their legs after they were crushed against a wall by a car during a New Year's Day walk in Bruges.

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Belgian driver 'in shock' after ploughing down British tourists

A Belgian driver who drove into two British tourists in Bruges on New Year's Day is said to be in shock following the crash.

A police source said he was over the alcohol limit and had been travelling at more than 30kph (19mph) - the speed limit in the area.

The 22-year-old, who was arrested for drink-driving and causing injuries to two people, has been released from custody but will appear in court in the next couple of months.

His driving licence was revoked for two weeks.

Eyewitness: 'I can still hear them screaming'

A Catholic nun who witnessed a road accident in Bruges which left a British couple severely injured has described the harrowing scene. Sister Emmanuelle told the Daily Mail:

I heard a big bang and then I heard loud screaming. There were two people lying on the ground screaming and waving their arms wildly. It was terrible.

The people were screaming and screaming and shouting out in English. I tried to reassure them but I cannot speak English.

There was blood everywhere. The lady's legs were completely crushed.

Finally the injured people fell silent and stopped screaming. After what seemed like a long time the police and the ambulance arrived.

I have not been able to sleep since. I can still hear them screaming.

– Sister Emmanuelle

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British couple were 'squashed' between car and building

Belgian police have described how a British couple were pinned to a wall when a drunk driver lost control of his car in the Belgian city of Bruges.

The driver, who had been at a New Year's Eve party in the city centre, failed to stop at the junction and ploughed straight into the pair on New Year's Day.

He drove a bit too fast and, as he had been drinking, he had too much alcohol in his blood.

Then he hit the couple. They were squashed between the car and the front of the house.

Neighbours heard the victims' screaming and came out of their houses to help.

– Inspector Philippe Dankrey

British couple may lose legs after drink-driving accident in Bruges

The picturesque Belgian city of Bruges is a popular destination for city breaks Credit: Rowan Miles/EMPICS Entertainment

A British couple face losing their legs after they were crushed against a wall by a car during a New Year's Day walk in Bruges.

Simon Huxtable, 44, and Deborah Dale, 34, from Witney in Oxfordshire, were strolling through the picturesque Belgian city when they were hit by a drink-driver, police said.

Doctors treating the holidaymakers could be forced to amputate their legs following the collision which led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Belgian man.

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