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Susan Knox

Gogglebox's Ellie Warner fears boyfriend Nat 'could be brain damaged' after car collision

Googlebox star Ellie Warner's boyfriend remains in a critical condition' after he was hit by a car in Leeds on Friday night.

Ellie's boyfriend, Nat Eddleston, is believed to have suffered a broken neck and collapsed lungs after being struck by a vehicle in Leeds on a night out with his friends.

Nat is also said to have broken his back and has suspected brain damage, according to The Sun.

Nat, who is in his 30s, was enjoying a night out on the town with his friends in Halton when the horrific accident occurred.

A close member of Nat's family has confirmed their loved one needed the help of a life support machine after the accident.

Nat was struck by a car on Friday night (throughmykeyhole /Instagram)
Nat is the other half of the much-loved Gogglebox star (Instagram)

Ellie's beloved boyfriend is reported to have been hit by a white Seat Leon travelling out of the city just after midnight on Friday.

The Gogglebox star is 'overwhelmed' and devastated as her boyfriend fights for his life in hospital.

Ellie is now also said to be 'fearful' that her partner has suffered brain damage after the horrific incident, The Sun reports.

A family member told publication: "Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage.

Ellie appears on Gogglebox along with her sister, Izzi (Channel 4)

"He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him."

Following reports on local newspaper website Leeds Live over the weekend, Ellie's fans rushed to show love for her and Nat.

One penned: "We are all thinking of you Nat, everything crossed & wishing you a speedy recovery, hugs 2 u all luv from us all."

Another wrote: "Just read about this, my thoughts are with Ellie and her family. Fingers crossed alls well with her partner and that he makes a speedy recovery."

Nat is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Leeds on Friday (INSTAGRAM)
Ellie is a fan favourite on the Channel 4 show (ellie_warner/Instagram)

"So sorry to hear this sending love and hope he pulls through you are in my prayers," a third commented.

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and have asked anyone who may have seen something - or knows something relevant - to come forward.

They said in a social media statement: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in the Halton area of Leeds involving a white Seat Leon and an adult male pedestrian.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, which occurred on Selby Road near to The Woodman pub at around 00:10 this morning (Saturday 19th March 2022).

"The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident or the Seat being driven prior to the collision, including anyone with dash-cam or video footage, is asked to call 101, or contact online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat referencing collision 13220147973."

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