Witnesses said the fire broke out in just a few seconds, billowing black smoke, the helicopter crashed onto the road, destroying surrounding vehicles. Fans screamed in panic, many people fell, creating a scene that was both tragic and chaotic. Police blocked off the entire scene, but curious onlookers still jostled, making rescue work extremely difficult.
Photographers quickly arrived, their camera flashes flashing continuously, reflecting off the smoke and flames. Rain fell on the road, and red and blue lights from the ambulance shone through each piece of debris. Fans screamed, trying to avoid the flying debris, creating a tragic scene like in an action movie.
Paramedics immediately approached the scene. Kobe Bryant was found motionless in the debris, medical staff urgently performed CPR and equipped with oxygen masks. The ambulance siren blared, blue and red lights shone through the smoke. Doctors fought every second to save the basketball legend.
When Kobe Bryant was transferred to the nearest ICU room, the monitor immediately went red. Cold white light shone through the glass door, reflecting on every drop of sweat and smoke on the rescue suit. Doctors continuously shocked him, on duty all night to save the legendary athlete.
The news spread quickly around the world. Colleagues, NBA players, fans and global media posted images of candles, white flowers, portraits, with the hashtags #PrayForKobe and #GoodbyeKobe. Memorial signs spread from California to major cities around the world. Memorial services are being urgently prepared, expected to become a historic sporting event.
About 30 minutes after being taken to the hospital, Kobe Bryant’s condition was confirmed to be extremely critical. The global sports community was shocked. Millions of fans prayed, many social media sites temporarily stopped posting regular entertainment news to remember the legend.
Media agencies are waiting for final confirmation of the incident’s developments. Seas of candles, white flowers and memorial services are being prepared worldwide. Fans predict that the memorial service will become a historic sporting event, remembering Kobe Bryant – the world basketball icon – who left an indelible mark.
California, the entire United States and the whole world were plunged into grief when Kobe Bryant – the world basketball legend – suddenly passed away, leaving a void that no one can fill.
