‘I feel disorientated’: replicating a real car crash to research rescue techniques

Linda Geddes took part in simulated car crash rescue for research into how entrapment affects patient outcomes

Doctors to overhaul car wreck rescue techniques amid new evidence

Linda, Keep looking forward, OK? I'm just making some space and I'll be coming into the front of the vehicle with you just as soon as I can," booms a voice in my left ear. Are you bleeding anywhere?"

I struggle to formulate an answer, I'm so distracted by everything else that's happening around me: firefighters approaching with hydraulic equipment; the rip of adhesive film as they tape up my window; the swing of the air freshener attached to my rear view mirror.