Daniel Andrews suffers broken ribs, spine damage after ‘nasty’ fall

STEPHEN LUNN and ANGELICA SNOWDEN - MARCH 9, 2021

Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed he will be in intensive care over the next few days after suffering vertebrae damage and “several broken ribs”.

Mr Andrews said he fell on a set of “slippery stairs”.

“Early this morning, I was admitted to hospital after slipping and falling on wet and slippery stairs,” Mr Andrews said in a statement.

“A CT scan has revealed several broken ribs and vertebrae damage, and subsequent medical advice has recommended I remain in intensive care for the next few days,” he said.

He said he was taken to hospital by an ambulance.

James Merlino will continue to act as Premier for the next few days.

Earlier, Deputy Premier James Merlino confirmed the Premier was taken to hospital for X-rays as a precaution, although he could not confirm where he was injured.

“(The Premier) had a nasty fall this morning as he was preparing for work,” Mr Merlino said.

“He was taken to hospital for some X-rays,” he said.

“I expect he will be on his feet shortly.”

Mr Merlino could not confirm if the Premier was taken to hospital by ambulance or his security detail.

Mr Andrews was due to appear at a media conference at 9am. There are understood to be no head injuries. Mr Merlino will stand in as acting premier on Tuesday.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/daniel-andrews-hospitalised-after-nasty-fall/news-story/f475513bf285b4a09a233a9398f372cc

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