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Gap year student left in coma and can't remember her name after Goa scooter crash

Gap year student left in coma and can't remember her name after Goa scooter crash

Summary

A 21-year-old student named Olivia North suffered serious brain injuries in a scooter accident in Goa, India. After spending time in a coma and intensive care, she is now preparing to fly back to the UK to continue her recovery.

Key Facts

  • Olivia North was on a gap year trip around India after finishing her second year at university.
  • She crashed a scooter in Goa without wearing a helmet and suffered a brain injury.
  • Olivia was unconscious and in a coma for part of her hospital stay.
  • Her family lost contact with her for two days before finding her in intensive care.
  • She had a brain bleed measuring 3.6mm, which doctors treated with medication, avoiding surgery.
  • Olivia initially could not remember her own name or recognize family members.
  • She is still very weak and tires easily but has been cleared to travel back to the UK.
  • Olivia’s father and sister flew to India to be with her in the hospital.
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