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Indian Student Critically Injured in 25-Foot Fall
5 Jun
Summary
- Indian student Spandana fell 25 feet, sustaining critical injuries.
- She suffered severe brain trauma, collapsed lungs, and internal injuries.
- Family faces overwhelming medical costs as insurance is not covered.
An Indian student, Spandana Lagishetti, is critically injured following a severe accident on May 30. She reportedly fell approximately 25 feet at a subway station, resulting in multiple life-threatening injuries. Spandana is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, receiving critical medical care.
Her injuries are extensive, including traumatic brain injuries with bleeding and skull fractures, severe bruising around the brain, and injuries to brain blood vessels. She also suffered fractured ribs leading to partially collapsed lungs, requiring immediate chest tube placement, and sustained damage to her liver and spleen.
Spandana's medical expenses are not covered by insurance, placing a significant financial burden on her family. Her parents in India are striving to travel to the United States to support their daughter while managing the overwhelming costs associated with this sudden tragedy.
Spandana came to the U.S. to pursue her master's degree after completing her undergraduate studies in Chennai. Her father works as a taxi driver, highlighting the family's financial challenges.
