By Darren Burke, James Connolly
A "strong-minded" road worker lost his leg in a horror accident after becoming trapped in a resurfacing machine.
Brandon Belshaw suffered life-changing injuries in the shocking incident that happened at work in Doncaster, South Yorks.
South Yorkshire Police closed Leicester Avenue, Intake, as emergency services attended the incident.
Brandon was airlifted to the hospital following an emergency blood transfusion at the scene and spent five days on a ventilator.
After undergoing multiple surgeries, he awoke from his sedation four days after the accident on October 7.
Thousands of pounds have been raised to help with his recovery, as family described how Brandon is continuing to "defy the odds."
His brother, Jordan Smith, said: "Anyone who knows Br