Carol Vorderman reveals terrifying fall and hospital dash after hitting her head

Health & Fitness
14 Jul 2026 • 6:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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Carol Vorderman reveals terrifying fall and hospital dash after hitting her head

  • Carol Vorderman was recently hospitalised after falling and hitting her head on tarmac outside her home, leading to unconsciousness.
  • The former Countdown presenter explained in a video that she was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary by ambulance, where staff reportedly played “The Final Countdown” during her journey.
  • After being discharged, Vorderman experienced “massive vomiting, all the bad signs”, prompting a return to hospital for scans.
  • She said she suffered from persistent dizziness, which was treated using the Epley technique. According to the NHS, it is used to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
  • Vorderman added: “After the first session, I would say 95% of it went. I’ve had three sessions with her and I’m now discharged. I couldn’t be happier.”

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