No Escape

 

Paparazzi trailed them to dinner, prompting a return to the hotel. Suspecting them there, they retreated to their room.

Later, attempting Dodi’s apartment, paparazzi persisted, forcing a plan to escape the relentless pursuit.

Decoys

Princess Diana and her companions, trying to avoid paparazzi, asked hotel security Henri Paul to drive them secretly in the early hours of August 31, 1997.

They planned to leave from the back, but paparazzi followed, attempting to block their way. Despite the chase, the limo sped off at 65 mph, leading to a tragic outcome.

The Accident

Paul lost control of his car and crashed into a pillar while being chased by the paparazzi. Despite the photographer not causing the crash, Paul was drunk driving, which led to the accident.

Sadly, Paul died instantly, and although some bystanders called for help, the paparazzi prioritized taking pictures of the scene.
Arrival On The Scene

Gourmelon, the duty officer, guided the rescue team to a chaotic car crash. Despite swift efforts, they couldn’t save Paul, the driver.

The scene was chaotic, but they worked quickly to help the survivors. Sadly, they realized the driver, Paul, was already dead, and nothing could be done.