The partner of a British soldier has provided an important update following her boyfriend’s severe injuries in a quad bike accident in Greece, leaving him in a coma.
Ethan Jones, a 21-year-old Army Reservist from Bradford, sustained significant injuries in the incident on the island of Rhodes when the quad bike he was riding collided with a bollard. He was vacationing with his girlfriend, Olivia Allsopp, 20, at the time of the crash.
While the details of the accident remain unclear, Olivia has shared progress on Ethan’s condition at the hospital on Crete, where he was transferred to an ICU. She mentioned that doctors are gradually reducing the coma-inducing medication and lowering his oxygen levels from 50% to 40%, indicating improved breathing.
Ethan received immediate medical attention for severe head injuries and remains in a coma. In response, Olivia has initiated a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of repatriating Ethan to the UK, which has garnered around £23,000 in donations.
Olivia’s efforts to join Ethan in Crete have been challenging, but she remains determined to be by his side. She emphasized the severity of Ethan’s injuries and requested thoughts and support from well-wishers.
According to travel insurance data from Brittany Ferries, approximately 4.4 million individuals have suffered injuries while abroad in the past three years, with 27% either involved in or witnessing accidents.
For those interested, Ethan’s GoFundMe campaign can be accessed through the provided link.