NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A New Jersey man is learning how to smile and pick up a pencil again after a rare surgery to replace his face and hands. In July 2018, 22-year-old Joe Dimeo, of Clark, New Jersey, was involved in a car accident that completely derailed his life.RELATED: Commack Fire Department Sends Truck, Gear To Rural Tennessee Fire Crew In Need Of Lifesaving Equipment “I was coming home from work, from a nightshift. I guess I fell asleep on the steering wheel and just rolled off the road. My car flipped and caught on fire,” Dimeo said. He suffered third degrees burns on 80% of his body and had to be placed in a medically induced coma for three months. His eyelids, ears, nose and lips were literally melted away, and doctors had to amputate his fingers. He underwent 20 reconstructive surgeries before becoming the recipient of the world’s first successful face and double hand transplant. Doctors say his transformation has been remarkable. “I … [Read more...] about 6 Months After World’s First Successful Face, Double Hand Transplant, New Jersey Man Is Thriving With No Complications
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Officials Urge Marylanders To Stay Off The Roads As Wintry Weather Moves Through Region
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland State Highway Administration is working to keep the roads safe during this latest round of winter weather. Because the storms are happening so close together this year, there is residual treatment on the roads already. RELATED: Maryland State Police Respond To More Than 300 Calls For Service, 57 Crashes As Region Sees Wintry Weather Officials say they’re monitoring for accumulation, and crews are on standby. Sleet and freezing rain expected through tonight. Stay off the roads. Tree damage and power outages are possible. #mdotsafety #mdotcares #mdWx tr pic.twitter.com/gsldr26fEB — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) February 13, 2021 RELATED: Six Flags Mass Vaccination Site Closes Early Due To Inclement Weather, Appointments Affected Rescheduled For March 2 It’s recommended you stay off the roads if you don’t need to be out, but if you do need to go out, there are a few things you can do to help crews. “We just ask that drivers … [Read more...] about Officials Urge Marylanders To Stay Off The Roads As Wintry Weather Moves Through Region
Woman Dead In Woodlawn House Fire
WOODLAWN, MD. (WJZ) — A woman is dead after a fire in Baltimore County earlier Sunday. Investigators said when firefighters showed up to the scene on St. Agnes Lane in the Westview community, the flames were already out. READ MORE: COVID-19 In Maryland: Over 1 Million First Doses Administered #BCoFD can confirm that one adult female has died in a small dwelling fire in the 1100 blk of St. Agnes Lane in #Westview . The fire was out upon arrival. DT 1219. @BaltCoPolice Fire Investigators are looking into cause. More info will be released when available. ^TR READ MORE: Board To Begin Search For Permanent Capitol Police Chief — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) March 7, 2021 MORE NEWS: Two Injured In Separate Shootings Across Baltimore Overnight Sunday But they did find a body in the home. The victim has not been identified yet, and officials said it is unclear what started the fire. … [Read more...] about Woman Dead In Woodlawn House Fire