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US Student Critically Injured Studying Abroad in Spain
17 Jan
Summary
- A University of Michigan student is in critical condition after a severe injury.
- The student suffered a traumatic brain injury in Madrid on January 13.
- A GoFundMe campaign supports the family due to extensive medical care.
A University of Michigan student from New Jersey, Zachary Park, is in critical condition after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in Madrid, Spain. The incident occurred on January 13 as Park was leaving an apartment while participating in a study abroad program.
Park suffered a fractured skull, necessitating a life-saving emergency craniotomy to alleviate brain pressure. He is currently in a medically induced coma. The exact circumstances surrounding his injury remain unknown, with no witnesses reported at this time.
His family faces significant emotional and financial strain due to his critical state and extended hospitalization. Park cannot be medically evacuated to the United States for approximately three months. A GoFundMe campaign is underway to assist with mounting medical expenses and family travel.
