Oscar Pistorius’s brother critically injured in car crash

Oscar Pistorius's brother Carl is in intensive care after he was involved in a head on car crash this weekend.

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by Ellie Hooper |
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Carl, who is the older sibling to Blade Runner Oscar, broke several bones, lacerated his liver and his heart while on his way back from a business trip on Friday.

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According to the 29-year-old's family, he is now 'out of danger' despite the serious nature of his injuries.

Carl was travelling from Polokwane to Pretoria, a three hour journey, when he was hit head on by a car that swerved into his lane.

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Lawyers are expected to give their closing speeches next week, before the judge retires to consider her verdict.

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