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Love Island Star's Near-Fatal Bonfire Accident
20 Oct
Summary
- Reality star Trent Woolman suffered severe burns after falling into a bonfire.
- Doctors discovered brain bleeds and a cyst requiring emergency surgery.
- He spent two weeks in hospital and is now in stable condition.
Trent Woolman, a participant on the fifth season of Love Island Australia, is recovering after a severe bonfire accident that led to critical injuries. While performing yard work at his sister's property in Inverleigh, Victoria, Woolman fell into a bonfire. He sustained third-degree burns on his arms, mouth, and airways.
His condition worsened when medical professionals identified bleeding on his brain and a cyst, requiring immediate surgical intervention. This emergency procedure delayed a planned skin graft for his burns. Woolman was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne for intensive care and has remained hospitalized for at least two weeks.
Woolman, 28, described the event as traumatic and the worst period of his life. Despite the severe injuries and the subsequent emergency brain surgery, he is reported to be in stable condition. He anticipates a few more weeks of treatment at the Melbourne hospital before his recovery is complete. He is expected to make a cameo on Married At First Sight Australia.
