WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Louise Chadwick is still fighting to get over the horrific incident
A gran who suffered severe burns after being set alight by a bonfire is attending her first fireworks night - in a bid to overcome her fears.
Louise, from Radcliffe, was airlifted to hospital and spent two weeks in intensive care after suffering third degree burns all over her lower body and arms leaving her in need of a skin graft.The mum-of-three also suffered from PTSD after the incident and has lived with a fear of open flames ever since - but hopes this year will give her a chance to face her fears. Determined not to let the trauma stop her enjoying life, she plans to take her grandson Hugo, two, to a Bonfire Night event.
"But I'm a fighter and I won't be defeated - I'm going to face my fear head on this year for my grandson." Georgia filled up several jugs of water to frantically throw over her mum and eventually extinguished the flames. Louise was airlifted to hospital as a result of her injuries and spent the next two weeks in intensive care.
It took over a year for her burns to heal, but she says the scars she has will stay with her forever - both physically and mentally. Shortly after the accident in 2017, Louise was diagnosed with PTSD which can be triggered by everyday activities including filling the car up with petrol.
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