Injured soldiers prepare for Dakar Rally

Soldiers injured in Dakar crash

Three members of the Race2Recovery team who are attempting to complete the Dakar Rally for charity have been injured in a head-on collision in Peru.

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The team prepares to set off on the Dakar Rally in Peru Credit: Race2Recovery

A team of injured soldiers are making the final preparations before they attempt to become the first disabled team to complete the Dakar Rally.

The Race2Recovery team includes six British soldiers who lost limbs or suffered serious injury in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The 28 strong team will drive some 5,600 miles across three countries as they try to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Last updated Mon 21 Jul 2014

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