Birmingham Tourist in Critical Condition After Accident in Thailand
Brit tourist, 20, fights for life in Thailand after truck runs over his head

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Ethan Lacey, a 20-year-old from Birmingham, is in critical condition in a Pattaya hospital after suffering severe head injuries when he fell from a moving pickup truck and was run over by its rear wheel. His family is seeking public support to cover escalating medical costs, as his travel insurance has expired.
- 01Ethan Lacey fell from a moving pickup truck at a busy junction in Pattaya, Thailand, on May 15.
- 02He sustained severe head injuries and has been given only a 30% chance of survival.
- 03The driver of the truck allegedly fled the scene immediately after the accident.
- 04Ethan's grandmother, Anthea Chatwin, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical expenses, which are estimated at £800-£1000 per day.
- 05As of now, the family has raised just over £2,200 towards their £5,500 target for medical costs.
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Ethan Lacey, a 20-year-old tourist from Castle Vale, Birmingham, is fighting for his life in a hospital in Pattaya, Thailand, after a tragic accident on May 15. While visiting his cousin, Ethan fell from a moving pickup truck at a busy junction and was subsequently run over by the vehicle's rear wheel. His family lost contact with him until they located him in the intensive care unit, where he was given a mere 30% chance of survival. The driver of the truck reportedly fled the scene without assisting Ethan. His grandmother, Anthea Chatwin, has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the mounting medical expenses, which are estimated to be between £800 and £1,000 per day. Unfortunately, Ethan's travel insurance has expired, prompting the urgent need for public support. As of now, the family has raised just over £2,200 towards their goal of £5,500. Anthea expressed gratitude for any assistance, stating that Ethan's family is on their way to Thailand to be with him during this critical time.
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The family's financial burden is growing as they seek help to cover Ethan's medical expenses in Thailand.
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