Mr Bairstow also suffered two broken legs, dislocated joints and puncture wounds, but none of his injuries is life-threatening.

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But his success has not come without some cost: six broken ribs, a broken arm, two broken legs and a broken jaw.

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Lynch, who suffered two broken legs, a broken arm and a fractured back, has stirred widespread public interest in the United States.

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The physical hurt includes a couple of broken legs.

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This is not easy: when the American state of Oregon tried using opinion surveys to help set the priorities of its health service, it reached the bizarre conclusion that cosmetic breast-enlargement was more important than treating broken legs.

ECONOMIST: The NHS

The current plan is for the journey to be broken into five legs each lasting between four or five days.

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No legs broken: 'Aida' mishap in Chicago ...

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Georgia has a broken tail, and her legs and snout are covered with scars.

NEWYORKER: Offensive Play