A decision on whether Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will need spinal surgery after falling over while getting ready for work is expected to be made today.What happened to Daniel Andrews?
The Premier had been staying in holiday accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula for a weekend break when the accident happened yesterday.
“Early [Tuesday] morning, I was admitted to hospital after slipping and falling on wet and slippery stairs,” he said in a statement.
“A CT scan has revealed several broken ribs and vertebrae damage, and subsequent medical advice has recommended I remain in intensive care for the next few days.”
The fall happened as he was preparing for work in the morning.
How serious is it?
The ABC understands the Premier has fractured his T7 vertebra in his mid back.
A decision will be made on whether he needs to have spinal surgery today.
However the ABC understands the Premier does not have any punctured lungs, which was a concern yesterday with his broken ribs.
The Victorian Government is expected to provide an update later.
The ABC understands it will take Mr Andrews weeks to recover from the serious injury.
Mr Andrews’s colleague, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, said he was in good spirits and getting the best care possible.