SHE WAS given just half an hour to live.

But now, against all the odds, Hampshire teenager Christina Corp, pictured above, is out of her hospital bed and on her feet.

The battling horse lover sustained serious head and pelvic injuries in an horrific car smash on the notorious A32 in April this year. Her friend was killed in the crash.

But the 17-year-old has made a miracle recovery and is determined to get back home to care for her two ponies and celebrate her 18th birthday with family and friends.

Every day she undergoes intensive physiotherapy and is already able to stand with minimal support, as well as sit up and chat to nurses providing her round the clock care.

Today her parents Jackie and Danny Corp speak exclusively to the Daily Echo about a rollercoaster, yet remarkable four months.

See today's Spotlight feature under the 'More News' section for the full story.