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British Woman Remains in Coma in Benidorm as Cause of Collapse Is Probed

Her family has flown to Spain to raise funds; doctors are investigating whether a bacterial tattoo infection or drink spiking triggered her multi-organ failure.

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Overview

  • Poppy-mae Crutchley has been comatose in a specialist Spanish hospital since June 29 with her heart, lungs and kidneys failing.
  • Doctors are probing whether a bacterial infection from her hen-do tattoo or a drink-spiking incident triggered her sudden multi-organ collapse.
  • Her parents and brother have flown from Worcester to stay by her bedside despite their travel insurance failing to cover accommodation and living costs.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than £4,600 of its £14,000 goal to fund her treatment and support her family’s stay.
  • She was initially treated at a local hospital in Benidorm before being transferred for intensive care at a specialist facility.