Comedian and influencer Laura Clery suffered a serious accident when a 270-kilo refrigerator fell on her inside her home. The American woman’s children, Alfie aged 7 and Poppy aged 5, immediately called the emergency services, allowing firefighters to quickly arrive at the scene and remove her from the appliance.
Crianças called firefighters at the time of the accident
Alfie and Poppy, Laura’s children with ex-husband Stephen Hilton, were present when the incident occurred. The children recognized the seriousness of the situation and asked the emergency services for help. Laura recorded special gratitude to her children for taking the right action and, later, to the firefighters who rescued her.
The comedian recalled the moment of rescue in a video posted on Instagram, talking to two of the firefighters who attended to her. “So I got crushed by a 600-pound refrigerator,” she said, still appearing dazed. One of the firefighters confirmed the fact. Ela ended the recording with a public thank you to the professionals who helped her.
Rescue Detalhes and health status
Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and broke down the garage door to access the interior of the house. Três managed to push the 270-kilo refrigerator to get the comedian out from under the appliance. Laura was safely taken to the trauma unit for full evaluation.
Ela described his suffering during the accident: “I couldn’t move, I couldn’t breathe.” Quando paramedics administered fentanyl to control pain, Laura reported immediate relief. Como woman recovering from addiction, she highlighted her initial concern about the painkiller, but recognized that the medication was necessary given the intensity of the trauma.
Apesar of the severity of the incident, Laura confirmed that he did not suffer any bone fractures. Seus’s children also emerged unharmed from the accident. Ela is able to walk normally and expressed gratitude for the good fortune of not having suffered more serious injuries. The comedian praised the fire team for being “calm and kind” throughout the rescue process.
Trajetória professional and life changing
Nascida on the outskirts of Chicago, Illinois, Laura built her career as a comedian and content creator on Los Angeles, Califórnia. With over 3 million followers on Instagram, she has gained visibility on the platform through her humorous videos. Porém, decided to leave the Californian metropolis to raise his children in an environment less focused on competition and appearances.
Ela has not revealed the exact location where he currently resides with Alfie and Poppy. The move represented a change of priorities in Laura’s life, prioritizing the well-being and development of his children away from the highly competitive environment of Los Angeles.
Momento unusual during rescue
One of the firefighters who responded to the call recognized Laura during the rescue. The emergency worker expressed surprise when he realized he was helping the comedian: “Wait… I watch all your videos!” Laura recorded this moment as a positive detail amid the drama he was experiencing.
The comedian also highlighted that the fire team arrived very quickly at the scene, which was decisive in preventing the situation from getting worse. Ela recognized that everything could have ended very differently if the service had taken longer.
Detalhes about what caused the refrigerator to fall was not disclosed by Laura. The accident occurred at the beginning of the previous week when she was getting ready for bed. The appliance, which weighed 270 kilos, fell and pressed her against the kitchen counter, leaving her immobilized and making it difficult for her to breathe until rescuers arrived.
