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“I was involved in a serious accident driving in torrential rain at midnight in Cardiff. I was only doing five miles an hour, but because I couldn't see very well, I crossed a junction and collided with another car that was driving very fast. I ended up in hospital for six weeks with a shattered…” quote by Cornelia Parker
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“I was involved in a serious accident driving in torrential rain at midnight in Cardiff. I was only doing five miles an hour, but because I couldn't see very well, I crossed a junction and collided with another car that was driving very fast. I ended up in hospital for six weeks with a shattered pelvis.”

Cornelia Parker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes a severe car crash in heavy rain, leading to hospitalization and injury

In simple terms: A serious rain‑soaked accident caused major injury

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge risks and seek safety in hazardous conditions

Themes

safety risk recovery

Mood

cautious resilient

Type

cautionary reflective

When to use this quote

  • Driving in bad weather
  • emergency medical care
  • rehabilitation

Key Concepts

Trauma human vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safety measures could prevent such accidents?
  • How do you cope with sudden physical loss?
A Different Perspective

Recovery may be long and emotionally taxing

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