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Rabu, 29 Agustus 2012

Hit-And-Run Children's 'Miracle' Survival'

The father of two children left for dead by a hit-and-run driver has hailed the "miracle" survival of his son after the boy left hospital.

Mohammed Saleem Rafique said he was overjoyed to have Rayhan, two, home after he and his sister were hit by the car earlier this month.

The two-year-old and Sabah, 10, were knocked down as they went to a local shop in Hyde Park, Leeds.

Sabah, who is thought to have stepped in front of the car to save her brother, remains in hospital in Leeds but is no longer in intensive care and is expected to make a full recovery.

"It has been brilliant to have Rayhan back considering the injuries he sustained," Mr Saleem Rafique told ITV's Daybreak. "It has been a miracle."

Mr Saleem Rafique said Rayhan, who thinks he fell while playing on a swing, has no memory of the accident.

"He has no recollection of what happened. I think that's a good thing as it would have led to him being traumatised and having nightmares," he said.

"I can't thank the public enough. Everybody's been praying for them."

He said Sabah was also recovering well, although it is still not possible to say when she will be released from hospital.

"It's really heart-warming to hear her speak a few words," he added.

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident.

Police also arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving and a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three men, from Leeds, are currently on bail and have not been charged, a police spokesman said.