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How Ben Turner went from catastrophic injury to running a marathon

After being hit by a tram going 40km per hour, Ben Turner nearly died. But now, 20 years later, he's running the Melbourne Marathon. Video courtesy of Wayne Tindall / True North Films

How Ben Turner went from catastrophic injury to running a marathon

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