PHOTO: Christchurch real estate agent Amanda Blair.
A Christchurch real estate agent has been seriously injured in a scooter crash while on holiday in Indonesia. Amanda Blair, who works for Ray White Marshland, was involved in the accident on Friday in Lombok, east of Bali, according to Chris Lynch Media.
Blair sustained a head injury, lacerations, and a punctured lung after being thrown from the scooter. Her 21-year-old son, Bailey, told Chris Lynch Media that she is in stable condition in the hospital.
Bailey explained that he learned about the accident when Blair’s partner called him in a distressed state on Saturday. Blair is currently in the intensive care unit at Siloam Hospital in Mataram, where she underwent emergency surgery on Saturday.
Blair’s sister, Ashley, has started a Givealittle page to help with the medical bills. The page explains, “She required emergency surgery and is currently receiving intensive care at Siloam Hospital in Mataram. A breathing pump connected to her lungs is helping her stay alive.”
“Unfortunately, Amanda’s travel insurance has refused to cover any of the expenses due to the accident occurring on a scooter. Her road to recovery will be long and challenging, with hospital bills already surpassing $18,000 and continuing to rise.”
The page appeals for support, stating, “Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in her journey back to health and getting her back home to New Zealand.”
Ashley added, “It was supposed to be a decent break away, but it’s turned into something just horrible.”
SOURCE: ODT