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Post by indy on Mar 9, 2010 2:17:17 GMT -5
Get Well: Racing legend Stirling Moss is recovering after falling three floors down an elevator shaft in his Mayfair, England, home. The 80-year-old broke both ankles in the fall, as well as four bones in his feet. He also suffered injuries to his vertebrae. Paramedics transported Moss to Royal London Hospital, and according to a statement on his Web site, "With the assistance of former FIA medical delegate Professor Sid Watkins, he was moved to a hospital closer to home where he underwent surgery on both his ankles, which were plated and pinned." The statement said Moss is "comfortable and recovering," and that "his immediate family were present with him at the time of the accident." Moss fell down the elevator shaft after a malfunction caused the shaft doors to open before the elevator had arrived on Moss's floor. His recovery is expected to take about six weeks. "This was a very unfortunate accident," said Moss' wife, Susie. "It could just as easily have been another member of the family stepping into where the lift should have been."(Autoweek)(3-8-2010) |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 9, 2010 2:30:15 GMT -5
Its to bad that had to happen, especially for someone in there 80's.  |
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Post by professor on Mar 9, 2010 8:20:34 GMT -5
He really got the shaft!
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Post by indy on Mar 9, 2010 8:28:48 GMT -5
YIKES!
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Post by Patrick on Mar 9, 2010 13:14:52 GMT -5
Sterling is no stranger to broken bones. I wish him well. I saw him drive a D-Type at Laguna's Historics many years ago. Quite a character in his day!
Patrick
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Post by macsparty on Mar 9, 2010 15:09:47 GMT -5
Groan. But I bet all our well wishes give him a lift!  |
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Post by racerbrown on Mar 9, 2010 20:21:37 GMT -5
80 years old and falls three floors?
that's one tough dude!
duane
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Post by indycals on Mar 10, 2010 11:32:37 GMT -5
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