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A MUM OF FOUR who was left paralysed in a horror bike accident reduced DIY SOS viewers to tears last night as her house was transformed.

Fitness fanatic Amanda Newton, 45, suffered the life-changing injuries when she slammed into a signpost at 40 mph after her brakes failed as she trained for an Iron Man contest.

Mum Amanda, who was left paralysed in a bike accident, is shown round her new home by DIY SOS host Nick Knowles
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Mum Amanda, who was left paralysed in a bike accident, is shown round her new home by DIY SOS host Nick KnowlesCredit: BBC

The impact left her with eleven broken bones, a punctured lung and a broken back - leaving her unable to walk.

Ever since the accident in West Sussex in 2015 Amanda has been determined to “be a mum again”, but the layout of the family home has left her having to rely on her four teenage children and husband, Vic, to care for her.

And now, following a visit from the BBC makeover show, hosted by Nick Knowles, the family’s cramped terrace in Arundel, West Sussex, has been transformed into a spacious five-bedroom home which will allow Amanda to have the independence she has so sorely craved.

After she was shown the transformation, she said: “All I wanted to be when I had my accident was a mum again.

Fitness fanatic Amanda, was left with eleven broken bones, and a broken back after hitting a signpost at 40mph
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Fitness fanatic Amanda, was left with eleven broken bones, and a broken back after hitting a signpost at 40mphCredit: Facebook
Following the transformation Amanda told Nick: 'All I wanted to be when I had my accident was a mum again'
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Following the transformation Amanda told Nick: 'All I wanted to be when I had my accident was a mum again'Credit: BBC
The team added a kitchen countertop that can be raised and lowered with the push of a button
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The team added a kitchen countertop that can be raised and lowered with the push of a buttonCredit: BBC
Amanda, with husband Vic, was left overcome with emotion by the transformation in her once cramped home
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Amanda, with husband Vic, was left overcome with emotion by the transformation in her once cramped homeCredit: BBC

“With everything you’ve done you’ve mended my broken heart, because you have given me my mum duties back again.”

Viewers hailed the episode on social media, with Keith Jordan telling how it left him a “blubbering wreck”.

Another wrote: “I really tried not to cry. Epic fail.”

Other comments included: “Things on telly don’t normally ‘get me’ but tonight’s #DIYSOS has just got me big time! What an amazing woman and family”.

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Another said: “What a lovely programme. Always gets me so emosh, it really does change lives for the better.”

The episode saw the DIY SOS volunteers remodel Amanda’s home in just nine days - installing a wheelchair lift so she can get upstairs.

A bathroom was completely remodelled in the once cramped terrace
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A bathroom was completely remodelled in the once cramped terraceCredit: BBC
The house was completely transformed in nine days thanks to the help of volunteers
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The house was completely transformed in nine days thanks to the help of volunteersCredit: BBC
A wheelchair lift was installed allowing Amanda to go up and down the stairs
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A wheelchair lift was installed allowing Amanda to go up and down the stairsCredit: BBC
The transformation of the family home in Arundel gives Amanda the independence she hasn't had since the accident
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The transformation of the family home in Arundel gives Amanda the independence she hasn't had since the accidentCredit: BBC
Before her accident Amanda was a keen athlete who took part in Iron Man competitions
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Before her accident Amanda was a keen athlete who took part in Iron Man competitionsCredit: Facebook

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The team also added a kitchen countertop that can be raised and lowered with a push of the button.

Amanda’s four kids - Megan, Jacob, Amelia and Joe told of their pride at their mother’s determination.

They were all given new bedrooms, with access for Amanda to go in and kiss the youngest two goodnight.

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