In 2011, Ian Winson lost his legs and suffered other serious injuries in a workplace explosion. Donated blood saved his life, and he and his wife, Katherine, now regularly give blood because they know it will help save the lives of others. Photo / Mike Scott
Fifteen years ago Ian Winson was blasted down a giant water pipe like a bullet down a gun barrel. It ripped both of his legs off.
The explosion at a Watercare worksite in Onehunga in 2011 occurred when natural gas was ignited, killing one and
There could easily have been two deaths if not for firefighters choosing to enter the large pipe when they heard Winson’s cries.
Because he was calling for help, it told the rescuers he could breathe and they went after him.
