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Student's Memory Wiped After India Scooter Crash
26 May
Summary
- Student suffered severe brain injury and memory loss after scooter crash in Goa.
- She cannot recall her past, school, or even her deceased dog.
- A GoFundMe has been launched to cover significant medical expenses.
Olivia North, a 21-year-old student on a gap year in India, suffered a severe brain injury and subdural hematoma with a significant bleed after a scooter accident in Goa on May 5th. The incident resulted in extensive damage to her temporal lobe, causing substantial loss of both long and short-term memory. She is currently unable to recall significant parts of her past, including her schooling and her beloved dog.
Her father, Nic, traveled to India and, upon discovering the limitations of state healthcare, secured private medical care for Olivia. She is under the care of a neurosurgeon at Vision Hospital but cannot travel back to the UK due to the risks associated with cabin pressure. The recovery process is projected to take up to a year or longer for her memory to return.
Nic has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to address the escalating medical expenses, accommodation, and the income he will lose by taking time off work to care for Olivia. The family is appealing for donations to support Olivia's ongoing treatment and care in India and upon her eventual return to the UK.
