A British student's memory has been wiped after a scooter accident in Goa left her with a severe brain injury. Olivia North, 21, suffered a subdural hematoma and a 3.6mm bleed on her brain following the crash on May 5.
Her father Nic rushed to India after receiving the news. MRI scans revealed significant damage to her left temporal lobe, which controls memory, orientation, and balance. Olivia has lost most of her long and short-term memory, including the memory of her dog.
Nic said state healthcare in India is scant, and Olivia was discharged from intensive care after just four days due to bed pressure, despite still having a serious brain bleed. He has moved her to private care under a neurosurgeon at Vision Hospital in Mapusa.
Olivia cannot fly back to the UK until her injury improves, as cabin pressure poses a high risk. Her recovery may take up to a year or longer. Nic has launched a GoFundMe page to cover medical expenses, flights, accommodation, and lost income, with an estimated cost of £12,000.
