A North Yorkshire woman who needed 12 units of emergency blood and lost her leg after a catastrophic accident involving a tractor has spoken out about the gift of life.

Lucie Maguire, 24, from Kirkby Malzeard, is backing an NHS appeal for more blood donations, particularly of the O negative type that helped save her life.

Ms Maguire was seriously injured in a collision involving a tractor in January 2021.

Lucy Maguire in hospital (Image: Supplied)

She said: "In the moments after my accident, I had no idea how bad my injuries were.

"My leg just felt uncomfortable and wet.

"I thought it was water but when the paramedics moved me, I saw a big puddle of blood.

"The ambulance crew were incredible.

Lucy Maguire in hospital (Image: Supplied)

"But there were 12 other people who saved my

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