Mum, 45, was saved by her mobile phone in Manchester bombing – when it deflected a flying metal nut up through her cheek and off her nose
A MUM was saved by her mobile in the Manchester bombing – when it deflected a flying metal nut in the explosion.
Lisa Bridgett, 45, was speaking on the phone after the Ariana Grande gig in Manchester Arena when evil Salman Abedi set off his nail bomb.
The blast ripped through the crowd and sent deadly shrapnel tearing into concertgoers.
Nuts, bolts and screws were seen scattered around the area the explosion happened – and one of them was heading straight for Lisa’s head.
The steel nut chopped off her middle finger as she held the phone.
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But it was then deflected off the device, penetrating her cheek and hitting her nose.
Her husband Steve, 45, said his wife is "very lucky to be alive" and believes the smashed phone slowed down the nut.
Lisa, the manager of a boatyard in Pwllheli, North Wales, was at the concert with her daughter and her daughter's friend.
She had surgery on Tuesday and was due to have another operation after suffering multiple injuries, including a fractured ankle and a large wound on her thigh.
Steve said: "The fact that she was on the phone at the time probably saved her life.
"The nut has hit her phone which has more than likely not only diverted it, but also slowed it down considerably.
"This may seem a bit graphic but at the end of the day it's a reality."
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Steve added: "She will make a full recovery although I don't think the finger will grow back!
"All of us want to thank the police for their incredible work after the incident and all the staff at both the MRI and Wythenshawe for all the work they have done and are doing.
"And in particular, Peter the steward at the MEN for helping Lisa outside and getting her to safety."
The mum is currently recovering in hospital in Manchester.