Deadpool & Wolverine cinematographer injured in paragliding accident Himachal

Hollywood cinematographer George Richmond, best known for his latest work on Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds starrer Deadpool & Wolverine, is stable after undergoing surgery for cervical spine injuries sustained during a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh on June 8.
The 54-year-old British cinematographer is currently undergoing treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
He was brought to the Advanced Trauma Centre of PGIMER Chandigarh in the early hours of June 9 after rescue and evacuation efforts. He was then admitted under the care of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
According to the health bulletin dated June 13, Richmond is in a stable, conscious state and is responding to commands.
He has been interacting with his wife. Due to the severe spinal injury, Richmond has limited movement in both arms and zero movement in either leg.Other test results appear satisfactory and normal.
Richmond suffered “catastrophic spinal injury comprising a fracture of the C1 vertebra along with a fracture-dislocation at the C5-C6 level, resulting in quadriplegia,” as per a press release issued by the PGIMER earlier. (ANI)