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.
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Victor Arotsky, 53, from Hendon, has recovered from severe injuries sustained last June when he was knocked into the path of a coach by a Lime bike. The incident occurred during a lunchtime run near the Houses of Parliament. Mr Arotsky spent four weeks in a coma and six weeks in a high dependency ward, followed by four weeks in a rehabilitation unit.
The accident resulted in life-changing injuries for Mr Arotsky. He has lost sight in one eye and is partially sighted in the other. He has also lost hearing in one ear. The coach crushed his head and chest, leaving him in critical condition.
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Reunion with Rescuers
Mr Arotsky has since returned to work and has resumed jogging, completing 10km runs three or four times a week. He recently reunited with the London Ambulance Service paramedics who treated him at the scene, including Scott Lummes, Charlotte Miller, and Caitlin Gray. Metropolitan Police officers from the Diplomatic Protection Unit were the first responders, freeing Mr Arotsky from under the coach and initiating CPR after he went into cardiac arrest.
Caitlin Gray, one of the paramedics, stated that she was extremely worried upon arriving at the scene due to the severity of Mr Arotsky's injuries. She described the rescue as a team effort involving police officers and other first responders, crediting their fast actions for his survival. Ms Gray added that it was brilliant to see him again and witness his recovery.
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Pauline Cranmer QAM, chief paramedic at London Ambulance Service, praised the teamwork involved in Mr Arotsky's rescue, calling it a true team effort where every individual played a vital role in his care.
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+What happened to Victor Arotsky?
Victor Arotsky, 53, from Hendon, was knocked into the path of a coach by a Lime bike last June. He suffered critical injuries, including head and chest trauma, and spent four weeks in a coma.
+What injuries did Victor Arotsky sustain?
Mr Arotsky lost sight in one eye and is partially sighted in the other. He also lost hearing in one ear. The accident left him in a coma for four weeks and required extensive hospital treatment and rehabilitation.
+Has Victor Arotsky recovered?
Yes, Mr Arotsky has returned to work and is now jogging 10km three or four times a week. He recently reunited with the paramedics who saved his life, expressing his gratitude for their actions.
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