WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT: Ebony Cordingley, 26, and Lauren Holmes, 27, were treated in different hospitals after being run over by a taxi in Ibiza – and now might have to spend weeks there
Two British women who were run over in Ibiza are likely to remain in hospital on the island “for weeks”.
Mum-of-three Ebony Cordingley, 26, and mum-of-two Lauren Holmes, 27, were taken to different intensive care units following the accident in the early hours of Tuesday. They had been on a road between Ibiza Town and San Antonio.
Ebony’s sister Shannon today said their dad Richard Coombes was flying to Ibiza after they were told surgery on her sister’s open knee fracture had to be delayed due to a “high risk” of infection. Ebony’s family released more photos today showing some of her horror injuries. Her mum Diana Gray has been preparing to meet police with a British consular official in a bid to learn more about the accident.
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The two friends, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, were hit by what their families have described as a ‘speeding taxi’ in GoFundMe appeals which have already raised thousands of pounds. Police have only described the car so far as a Toyota Corolla and have not said whether they arrested the young Spanish driver.
Diana said in an update today: “The doctor has just been to see us. He’s got the full medical report on Ebony’s injuries and he’s just explained it all to me.
“She’s taken the impact on the left side by the look of it. She’s got six broken ribs on the left side and multiple fractures in both legs. She had an open fracture on her left knee where she’s got the staples which requires further surgery but they won’t do the surgery yet because she’s at high risk of infection.
“It’s looking like she’s going to be here for weeks and that’s all we know at the moment. They’re doing an MRI scan now to check on the brain bleed she’s got. It’s what they do every day.”
Shannon added: “We don’t think the driver’s been arrested but my mum’s got a meeting today with police to see what’s going on with that. He definitely tested negative for drink but we are unsure if a drug test took place.
“Both girls are slowly recovering but have a very long healing journey ahead both physically, emotionally and mentally. Ebony as our mum has explained to us needs further surgery on her open knee fracture but can’t have it till her risk of infection drops.
“Lauren has injuries including a spinal fracture and is awaiting surgery but also can’t have it until she is stable enough. My dad is arriving in Ibiza around midday today.”
The GoFundMe appeal set up for Ebony has already raised nearly £6,000 of its £6,500. The GoFundMe for Laura, whose family say they have been told the bill for taking her home would be around £32,000, has raised more than £5,500.
The appeal for Ebony says: “On what should have been a happy holiday in Ibiza, our beloved sister Ebony was struck by a speeding taxi in the early hours of Tuesday 26th August, and is now in a critical condition in the intensive care unit. This sudden and devastating accident has turned our world upside down and our family is facing the most frightening time of our lives.
“Right now, doctors are doing everything they can, but the reality is that her recovery will be long, uncertain, and incredibly difficult. We simply do not know yet how serious or lasting her injuries will be. What we do know is that she will need time, care, and strength to heal — and her three young sons need their mum more than ever.”