Derry man who spent two months in a coma celebrates after passing his driving test

George Haslett back behind the wheel at the Foyle Arena with GP Referral Scheme Coaches Rosie O’Brien and Ron McGowan (Derry and Strabane Council/PA)

George Haslett back behind the wheel at the Foyle Arena with GP Referral Scheme Coaches Rosie O’Brien and Ron McGowan (Derry and Strabane Council/PA)

A Derry man who spent two months in a coma following a farming accident is celebrating after passing his driving test.

George Haslett originally passed his test in 1991 but had to relearn how to drive, as well as how to speak, walk and eat again following the accident.

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