HOT NEWS: The firefighter who performed ‘CPR’ and pulled Diana from the car reveals for the first time: ‘I saved her life, she was holding a tie in her hand…’”
In a touching and emotional revelation, the first firefighter to reach Princess Diana after her tragic car accident in Paris has shared the heart-wrenching details of their brief but powerful encounter. In an exclusive interview, the firefighter recalled the moment he met Diana, who was gravely injured, and the secret she whispered to him as he tried to save her life. His account sheds new light on the final moments of the beloved Princess of Wales, leaving many moved by the humanity and vulnerability of a woman who had long been seen as a global icon.
The incident occurred on the night of August 31, 1997, when Princess Diana and her companion, Dodi Al Fayed, were involved in a catastrophic car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. The world was shaken by the news of her death, but for a few brief moments, Diana’s life hung in the balance as emergency responders arrived on the scene.
The firefighter, whose identity has been protected for privacy reasons, was the first to arrive at the crash site and quickly assessed the scene. “When I got to the car, everything seemed to be in chaos. The car was completely crushed, and there was a lot of noise, but in the midst of it all, I heard a faint voice,” he recalled, his voice trembling as he relived the memory. “I turned and saw her, lying there, so weak, struggling to stay conscious.”
Despite the severity of her injuries, the firefighter immediately moved to her side, trying to assess her condition and stabilize her. Diana, in immense pain, was barely able to speak but still tried to communicate with the first responder. “She was incredibly weak, and you could see the fear in her eyes,” the firefighter continued. “But she looked at me with such intensity, and even in that moment, she was still trying to remain composed.”
As he worked to free her from the wreckage, Diana whispered something that the firefighter has never forgotten. “She said, ‘Please tell my boys I love them, and I’m so sorry for everything.’” The firefighter paused for a moment, visibly moved. “I didn’t know what to say. I could tell she was aware of how bad things were. There was something about the way she said it—so calm, but also so deeply emotional. I’ve never been able to shake that moment.”
The firefighter’s words have brought a new dimension to the tragedy that unfolded that night. Diana, always known for her grace and strength, was still thinking about her children, Princes William and Harry, in her final moments. Her love for them was clear, even as she faced the end of her life.
“I didn’t know how to respond. I just told her I was going to help her, that she was going to be okay,” the firefighter said, recalling how he tried to comfort her. But despite his best efforts, Diana’s injuries were too severe. She was eventually rushed to the hospital, where she would later be pronounced dead from the wounds sustained in the crash.
For the firefighter, the experience was something that haunted him for years. The image of Diana, fragile and vulnerable, and the weight of her words to him, stayed with him long after that fateful night. “She was more than just a princess. She was a mother, a woman with her own fears and regrets. In that moment, she was just like any other person, struggling to survive,” he said, his voice full of emotion.
The firefighter’s account adds a new layer to the legacy of Princess Diana. While her life was filled with public admiration and often overshadowed by the tragedy of her death, these personal moments offer a glimpse into the woman behind the headlines. Her final words, a mother’s plea to be remembered by her children, speak volumes about the deep love she had for her sons.
In the years since Diana’s death, her children, William and Harry, have spoken frequently about the impact of losing their mother at such a young age. The firefighter’s revelation underscores the enduring love Diana had for her boys and the sacrifice she made, even in her final moments, to ensure they knew how much she cared.
As for the firefighter, he has since retired, but the memory of that night continues to shape his life. “I often think about her, about what she went through. She was a symbol of hope and kindness to so many, but in those final moments, she was just a mother, thinking about her children. That’s something I’ll never forget.”
Princess Diana’s legacy endures not just through her humanitarian work or her global influence, but through the personal, intimate moments shared by those who encountered her in her final hours—reminding the world of the heart and humanity of a woman who gave so much to others.