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The slightest movement sent ripples of pain
throughout her body. Every turn and every cough made
her flinch. Lynn had
___1___ in a car
accident and was recuperating in hospital.
Two days ago, Lynn had been in the car with her
father. ___2___
were on their way to pick her mother up from work.
The traffic was heavy with everyone trying to get
home from work. There were many impatient drivers ___3___
the road, honking and speeding. Her father stayed ___4___
the speed limit. There was a car which was
tailgating them. The driver was flashing his
headlights at her father but he simply ignored the
driver.
Lynn's father tried to keep a safe distance ___5___
the car in front of him. Suddenly, his car jerked to
a stop. Due to the close proximity to the car ___6___,
the other driver was unable to step on his brake in
time. His car slammed ___7___
theirs. The impact caused their car to lunge forward
and Lynn was thrown forward. Although she was belted
up, she still hit the back of the front passenger
seat.
Lynn was immediately taken to the hospital. The
impact of the accident had knocked her unconscious.
X-rays showed that she had sprained her neck and ___8___
was now in a neck brace. She had minor scratches and
bruises on her arms. Her father's head was black and
blue because it had hit the steering wheel. The
doctor had kept her in the hospital ___9___
observation due to her young age. However, he
reassured Lynn's parents that he had found nothing
serious and she ___10___
make a full recovery quickly.
The other driver was fiend for reckless driving.
he also had to pay for the damages of Lynn's
father's car. It was a good thing that Lynn had her
seat belt securely fastened. Otherwise, the
consequences would have been unthinkable. |
