In a recent episode of Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway shared a harrowing experience involving her husband, Derek Draper. While discussing the treatment of disabled individuals with Manchester bombing survivor Martin Hibbert, Kate revealed that Derek had become trapped between automatic ePassport gates for an hour.
Derek, who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic and faced life-threatening conditions, has been in and out of the hospital since then. He relies on a wheelchair for mobility. Kate explained that when they returned to the country after receiving treatment abroad, they encountered an obstacle at the passport lines. Despite the installation of a wheelchair-accessible gate, they realized they couldn’t get Derek into the country due to his cognitive limitations and lack of upper body strength.
The situation took a distressing turn when Derek became physically stuck between the self-service barriers and couldn’t free himself. The automated doors locked, and only a disabled person could assist in releasing them. Because of border regulations, Derek was essentially trapped in no man’s land, stuck between two borders for approximately an hour.
This revelation follows Kate’s previous account of a special tribute from Sir Elton John to Derek. Derek, who has been struggling to make a full recovery from COVID-19, attended one of Elton John’s concerts at the O2 Arena with Kate and their children after being personally invited by the legendary musician. The trip was particularly meaningful for Derek, given his health complications.
During an appearance on The One Show, Kate shared how the connection with Elton John came about. They initially connected through a mutual acquaintance who was in a coma at the time Derek fell ill with COVID-19. Elton John had been curious about Derek’s condition and kept in touch with Kate. When his tour resumed, he invited them to attend one of his shows, which was a dream come true for Kate. She described the experience as extraordinary and highlighted the emotional moment when Elton John publicly acknowledged Derek’s presence and dedicated a song to them.
Overall, both the airport ordeal and the concert tribute have been significant moments for Kate and Derek amidst their challenging journey.
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