PALS RAISE CASH FOR B&B BLAST SURVIVOR

Daughter rushes to dad's bedside as he undergoes surgery

- BY RUTH SUTER

A SCOTS tourist fighting for life after an explosion at a B&B has had surgery to remove debris from his body.

Grant Paterson remains in a critical condition in Rome's Sant’Eugenio Hospital following Saturday's blast.

The 54-year-old, from East Kilbride, was pulled from the rubble by paramedics after suffering burns to 75 per cent of his body.

The cause of the blast, which destroyed the three-storey building, is unknown. However mayor Roberto Gualtieri has ordered an investigation.

Meanwhile, Grant's family, including his daughter, arrived in Rome on Monday before he had the operation to remove burnt debris.

According to local news outlet la Repubblica, the father will remain intubated for some time. A fundraiser has been launched to support Grant's daughter as she is expected to stay by his bedside.