Hendon Jogger Victor Arotsky Partially Blinded After Lime Bike Crash
A 53-year-old father of three suffered life-changing injuries when a Lime bike collided with him near the Houses of Parliament.
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Victor Arotsky, a 53-year-old father of three from Hendon, sustained severe injuries and cardiac arrest after a Lime bike collided with him while he was jogging near the Houses of Parliament. The impact propelled him into the path of a coach, trapping him underneath.
Police officers freed Mr. Arotsky from beneath the coach. He had gone into cardiac arrest, prompting immediate CPR from emergency responders. After regaining breathing through a tube, he was taken to A&E. His recovery involved four weeks in a coma, followed by six weeks in a high dependency ward and an additional four weeks in a rehabilitation unit.
Hendon man recovers after Lime bike crash left him in coma
Victor Arotsky suffered life-changing injuries after being knocked into path of coach near Houses of Parliament.
The accident has resulted in permanent, life-altering impairments for Mr. Arotsky. He is now blind in one eye and has partial sight in the other. He has also lost hearing in one ear.
Mr. Arotsky has since reunited with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff who saved his life. He expressed profound gratitude to paramedics Scott Lummes, Charlotte Miller, and Caitlin Gray, stating that their actions were essential for his survival and for his family to keep their father and husband. Paramedic Caitlin Gray described the incident as a team effort involving paramedics, police, and first responders, highlighting Mr. Arotsky's survival against the odds and his inspirational positivity.
Chief Paramedic Pauline Cranmer QAM commended the crews for their effective teamwork and performance under challenging circumstances, which provided Mr. Arotsky with the best possible chance of survival.
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+What happened to Victor Arotsky?
Victor Arotsky, 53, from Hendon, was jogging near the Houses of Parliament when a Lime bike collided with him, pushing him under a coach. He suffered cardiac arrest and severe injuries, requiring extensive hospital treatment and resulting in permanent vision and hearing loss.
+What injuries did Victor Arotsky sustain?
Mr. Arotsky suffered cardiac arrest and was trapped under a coach. He spent four weeks in a coma and has since been left blind in one eye, partially sighted in the other, and has lost hearing in one ear.
+Who rescued Victor Arotsky?
Police officers freed Mr. Arotsky from under the coach, and paramedics began CPR when he went into cardiac arrest. He expressed deep gratitude to the LAS staff, including paramedics Scott Lummes, Charlotte Miller, and Caitlin Gray, who were instrumental in saving his life.
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