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Veteran's 'Big One' abseil

A former soldier who was badly injured in Afghanistan will join a group of veterans planning to abseil down the UK's tallest roller coaster.

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Injured solider begins 'Big One' abseil

Andy Reid abseils down the Big One in Blackpool Credit: Dave Brown, ITV Granada

A triple-amputee soldier from St Helens has started his abseil down the Big One rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The dizzying drop down the Big One Credit: Dave Brown, ITV Granada
Andy Reid on his descent Credit: Dave Brown, ITV Granada

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