PARIS: ONE YEAR ON

Twenty victims of the Paris terror attacks are still in hospital one year after the atrocity

The attacks on November 13 by ISIS terrorists last year killed 130 people and injured 352 - 99 critically

AS France prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks it emerges that up to 20 victims are still in hospital.

The attacks on November 13 by ISIS terrorists last year killed 130 people and injured 352 - 99 critically.

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(From left) Dr Christelle Dagron, anesthetist Jerome Gouvernaire, and driver Christophe Brancourt, pictured here yesterday, were the first medics on the sceneCredit: Getty Images
: "People say we are survivors. Me I say we are victims. We live with this difficulty because it remains in our memories and in our spirits."

Another victim, Aurelie, 28, is being treated at the Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris for a bullet that is still stuck in her thigh after she was gunned down at the Bataclan.

She was so badly injured her parents were told she was dead.

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Police with protective shields outside the venue as the siege takes placeCredit: Reuters

The 28-year-old has endured numerous operations but still faces a long road to recovery. She told the Mirror: "I could have died 100 times. My friends are all gone so I cannot let myself feel sorry for myself."

Professional rugby player Aristide Barraud is still recovering from his injuries after he was shot three times at Le Petit Cambodge restaurant where the terrorists gunned down 15 people.

Professional rugby player Aristide Barraud is still recovering after being shot three times in a restaurantCredit: Twitter
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It was one of five restaurants the terrorists took aim at as they stalked the 10th district after arriving in a black Seat car.

His life was saved by ex-Gloucester and Frenace rugby player Serge Simon who is also a qualified doctor.

Aristide, 27, said: "Without Serge I'd be dead. I spent two weeks in intensive care."

After shooting up the restaurant the terrorists killed another five sitting outside cafes in another road before gunning down 19 in La Belle Equipe.

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The worst attack of the night was the Bataclan atrocity where American rockers Eagles of Death Metal were playing.

Fire crews tend to an injured victim outside the BataclanCredit: Reuters
 Rocker Sting will play at the concert venue for its reopeningCredit: Getty Images

Three attackers stormed the entrance and gunned down 89 people in the concert hall. After a siege, police shot one gunman while two others blew themselves up.

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Since the deadly attacks the venue has been gutted and refurbished - and will reopen with Sting on stage on Sunday.

Co-director Jules Frutos said it had been a difficult decision to restore the 19th century building but an "important one".

He said: "One night of tragedy mustn't overshadow decades of parties and music."

 

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