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Minnie Driver Recovering After “Really Bad Car Accident” in France
Actress Minnie Driver is recovering after being involved in a serious car accident in France, which left her with a sprained neck but otherwise unharmed. The Oscar-nominated star shared the news via an Instagram video filmed in London, in which she wore a neck brace and said she was "grateful to be alive" following the crash, which occurred a few days before her post.
Driver said she and her friend Ben were driving on a country road when another vehicle, which failed to stop at an intersection, collided with their car; she stressed the crash was not their fault. She credited the vehicle's 360-degree airbags with saving their lives and thanked a passing van driver who helped them before ambulances arrived, as well as friends and family supporting her since. She also shared a photo of the wrecked car and of herself leaving hospital, noting she had been based in Paris for much of the summer.
In short
- Minnie Driver survived a serious car crash in France
- She suffered a sprained neck but is otherwise fine
- She credited the car's airbags with saving her life
Explained simply
Minnie Driver is a British actress known for films including Good Will Hunting, for which she received an Academy Award nomination. She has also worked in television and on stage.
France’s country roads meet at junctions where drivers must follow signs and give way where required. A collision at an intersection can involve serious injuries, so safety equipment such as seatbelts and airbags can help protect people in a crash.
After a road accident, emergency services may take injured people to hospital for checks and treatment. Recovery can involve follow-up care and support from family and friends.
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