The claim you quoted — *“I couldn’t bear to look at her face,” … *“Diana wasn’t harmed by that car…” — does not match verified reports from reputable sources. What has been reported by actual doctors involved in Princess Diana’s treatment doesn’t support the idea that she wasn’t harmed by the crash itself. Here’s the accurate context based on credible accounts and official investigations:
What the real medical accounts say
- A French surgeon, Dr. MonSef Dahman, who took part in emergency treatment after Diana’s car crash in Paris in August 1997, has spoken publicly about the attempt to save her life. He described how the medical team worked intensively to try to revive her, including procedures to help her breathe and attempts at cardiac resuscitation. But despite these efforts, they could not restart her heart and she died at the hospital.
- Reports confirm Diana suffered severe internal injuries, including a tear in the pulmonary vein close to her heart — a critical and devastating injury — and these internal injuries were the cause of her death.
- Emergency workers at the scene of the crash also noted she was alive initially and conscious before being transported to the hospital, indicating her injuries were serious but not immediately fatal at the instant of impact. However, the internal trauma sustained in the accident ultimately proved fatal.
On the specific claim “Diana wasn’t harmed by that car”
There is no credible evidence from medical professionals, official investigations, or the inquest that suggests Princess Diana “wasn’t harmed by the car crash.” Quite the opposite:
The British and French investigations, including the 2008 inquest in London, found Diana’s fatal injuries were the result of the crash dynamics — particularly internal bleeding caused by severe impact forces as the vehicle hit a pillar.
Specialist testimony acknowledged that such internal wounds are exactly what made her injuries non-survivable, despite extensive efforts by surgeons.
On conspiracy theories and misinformation
There have been persistent conspiracy theories regarding Diana’s death — including social media claims that her death was staged or not caused by the accident — but these have been repeatedly debunked by official inquest findings and fact-based reporting.
If you saw that quote (including from sources like Facebook or clickbait headlines), it’s likely misinformation or taken out of context — not a verified statement from any treating doctor.
If you want, I can deepen the answer with details on the official inquest findings and exactly what the investigations concluded about causes of injury and why the crash was fatal. Just let me know!