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TIL about 2yr old Australian Sophie Delezio who suffered 3rd deg burns to 85% of her body, lost both feet, one hand and an ear when an older driver crashed into her preschool. 3yrs later her wheelchair was hit on a pedestrian crossing by a different older driver causing new serious injuries.

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