Did you hear about car accident on Spring Road yesterday?
Yes, I did. I heard that they took both drivers to hospital. One needed surgery.
Yes. I heard he had a few broken bones too, but that the doctors have set the fractures without any problems.
The second driver was luckier. He had a concussion and needed some stitches for his head wound.
Yes. He was released from hospital yesterday evening. The other man could be there for weeks.
I understand that he's connected to a heart monitor and breathing apparatus. His condition can't be very good.
The hospital announced this morning that his condition is poor but stable. What does that mean?
It means he's really badly injured, but he will almost certainly survive.