LAS VEGAS – 30 minutes ago.
A seemingly normal evening in the city that never sleeps turned into a nightmare. At around 10:47 p.m., Celine Dion’s black limousine was returning to Caesars Palace Hotel after a secret rehearsal for the anniversary concert “A New Day Reborn.” But in just a few fateful seconds, the car collided head-on with a delivery truck that was turning the wrong way on Flamingo Boulevard. The explosion sounded like a bomb, and flames rose red in the center of Las Vegas.
Smoke billowed into a column dozens of meters high. Hundreds of tourists panicked and fled the area. A witness, Monica Reeves, a nearby casino employee, sobbed:
“I heard the sound of metal breaking and a big explosion. When I ran over, the limousine door was crushed, and I saw the driver was no longer moving… Celine was still breathing, but her head was covered in blood.”
The paparazzi waiting outside the hotel only had time to capture a few chaotic moments. Under the flashing red and blue lights, the ambulance staff broke the car door, pulled Celine out on a stretcher, her face pale, eyes closed, neck wrapped in white bandages. A doctor at the scene confirmed to the local newspaper:
“She lost consciousness, had signs of traumatic brain injury and mild bleeding in the temple area.”
The tragic scene: smoke, fire, and screams
Las Vegas police quickly blocked off the entire area. Ambulance sirens blared continuously, and passersby stood in tears as the fire department extinguished the flames from the front of the limousine. Police Chief Robert Holman confirmed:
“The driver died at the scene. Celine Dion was rushed to Sunrise Hospital in critical condition. The initial cause was determined to be the truck running a red light in the rain, on slippery roads.”
A French fan, Jean-Pierre Martin, who had been with Celine since her first concert in Montreal, burst into tears as he watched the ambulance leave:
“I only heard her sing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ a few hours ago… and now my heart is broken.”
A life-saving moment
According to an exclusive source from the hospital, when Celine Dion was taken to the emergency room, she fell into a deep coma. Her heart rate dropped suddenly, and doctors had to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) continuously for 6 minutes before stabilizing her. The scene in the ICU was described as “bright, cold, and full of tension.” The monitor sounded intermittently, red alarms flashed, doctors shouted out blood transfusions and adrenaline injections.
Outside, hundreds of fans gathered holding candles and softly singing “Because You Loved Me”, creating an unusually emotional atmosphere in the rainy Nevada night.
Hospital and the fight in the dark
According to the doctor, Celine suffered a fractured temporal bone, a mild brain hemorrhage, and two broken ribs due to the impact. The surgery, which lasted more than four hours, was performed that night. A representative of Sunrise Hospital said:
“The condition is serious but stable. She is still in a coma and is being monitored in the intensive care unit (ICU).”
At the same time, paparazzi poured into the hospital gate. Flashlights flashed as an SUV carrying René-Charles, Celine’s eldest son, arrived in tears. He said nothing, just clutched his mother’s songbook — which she always carried with her when she performed.
Global reaction: Hashtag explodes
The news spread quickly across social media. Within 40 minutes, the hashtag #PrayForCeline climbed to the top of global trends on Twitter and TikTok. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Andrea Bocelli, Adele and Elton John all posted messages of support.
Lady Gaga wrote: “Celine is the soul of world music. May she be as strong as her voice that saved so many hearts.”
Adele shared: “Unbelievable. I sang with her just a few months ago in Vegas…”
In Montreal, hundreds of people gathered in front of Sainte-Marie Church, lit candles and hung pictures of Celine under the statue of the Virgin Mary. The song “The Power of Love” echoed softly in the cold wind, making everyone who passed by speechless.
Double incident: second ambulance helicopter
According to the Las Vegas Gazette, while doctors were fighting to save Celine’s life, a second medical helicopter carrying respiratory support equipment from another hospital had an accident while landing due to heavy rain, leaving two medical staff with minor injuries. The mayor of Las Vegas called it “the darkest night of the year”.
Climax: Official Hospital News
At 3:40 a.m., a hospital spokesman stepped out in front of dozens of reporters. In a flash of flashbulbs, he announced:
“Celine Dion is still on life support. Her condition is extremely critical. We ask everyone to pray.”
The sky over Las Vegas was still pouring with rain. Outside the gates, fans were still singing nonstop. A middle-aged man, trembling, planted a candle in the ground and said:
“If she goes, the music world will be half silent.”
End: mournful dawn and a promise of remembrance
As dawn broke, Las Vegas was strangely silent. Flamingo Road was still blocked, smoke still lingering around the charred wreckage. Fans hung white flowers and a picture of Celine smiling in a silver dress next to the trembling words: “Your heart will go on, forever.”
Officials confirmed that a national funeral would be held in Quebec if her condition did not improve in the next 24 hours. An unreleased recording — “The Last Goodbye” — was revealed to be played during the global vigil.
And as thousands of voices sang together, the world suddenly realized: some icons never go out, even if their flame is briefly lit.
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