Decapitated Head Successfully Reattached to Toddler's Spine

In a miraculous turn of events, Surgeons at a Brisbane Hospital succeeded in reattaching a toddler's head to his spine, after it was severed internally following an unfortunate car crash, reports BBC. A CBC report states that the car was driven by his mother, who was travelling along with her nine year old daughter and 16 month old toddler, Jaxon Taylor. Apparently, at a speed of 110kph (70mph), their car collided with another car, leaving the toddler severely injured as his head had been torn apart from his neck internally. However unbelievably, he survived the injuries and is supposedly well on route to make a complete and full recovery.

Jaxon's mother Rylea Taylor still reeling from the shock, exclaimed that it is a miracle. It seems the second she pulled Jaxon out of the car she knew that his neck was broken, reports International Business Times.

At the crash site, Jaxon was quickly airlifted away to a Brisbane Hospital. A six hour surgery ensued to reattach the baby's head to his spine. It was incredibly performed successfully by a team of surgeons headed by Dr Geoff Askin. It is the perfect example of true medical ingenuity. According to Askin, he was quoted as saying, "A lot of children wouldn't survive that injury in the first place, and if they did and they were resuscitated, they may never move or breathe again", says International Business Times.

It indeed seems like an astounding miracle. According to doctors at the hospital, Jaxon will have to wear a brace over his head for around eight weeks. This would help in healing the tissues and nerves that connect his head to his spine, reports CBC.

The news video can be viewed here.