Princess Diana was loved worldwide for her kindness, humor, and devotion to her children. Her tragic passing in a 1997 car crash in Paris shocked the world, and her legacy endures.
Now, surgeon MonSef Dahman, who tried to save Diana that night, has shared his experience.
The Night of the Crash
Dahman, a junior surgeon at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, was unexpectedly on duty. At 2 a.m., he was called to the ER for a young woman in a serious accident—only upon arrival did he realize it was Princess Diana.
Diana had suffered severe internal injuries and received a blood transfusion. Despite desperate efforts—including electric shocks and cardiac massage—her heart would not restart.
“We fought hard,” Dahman recalled. “We did everything possible for this young woman.”
The Aftermath
The tragedy left an enduring impact. Every August, Dahman remembers that night, and he has since seen books and media speculation about Diana’s death. Security at the hospital was overwhelmed as journalists attempted to infiltrate.
Diana’s Legacy
A 2021 documentary revealed she called journalist Richard Kay just before the crash. Reports suggest she feared the Royal Family might separate her from William and Harry. Yet, she was ready for a fresh start.
Harry and William honored her in 2017 with a statue at Kensington Palace. The brothers fondly recall her warmth and humor, with Harry saying, “She was one of the naughtiest parents.”
Even today, Diana remains one of the most mourned figures in history.