A firefighter who responded to the car crash that claimed Princess Diana’s life 27 years ago has shared details about her final words.
On this day, August 31, in 1997, a car crash in Paris led to the death of Princess Diana.
It’s one of the most well-known events in history, as she was in a car speeding away from a hotel while being chased by paparazzi.
The car was driven by Henri Paul, the deputy head of security at the Ritz Paris, who was later found to have been nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit.
Also in the vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz S 280 Saloon, were Diana’s partner, Dodi Fayed, and her bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones.
The car, while being pursued, crashed into the Pont de l’Alma tunnel. Henri Paul and Dodi Fayed were pronounced dead at the scene.
Princess Diana was pronounced dead later at the hospital, while Trevor Rees-Jones survived the crash despite suffering multiple serious injuries.
After the horrific crash, emergency services rushed to the scene, including firefighter Xavier Gourmelon, who heard Princess Diana’s final words.
