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Spanish Woman Repatriated After Thailand Accident

A 24-year-old Spanish woman in a coma after a motorcycle accident in Thailand is flown back to Spain after a successful crowdfunding campaign.

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What happened to Ángela Agudo?: Ángela Agudo, a 24-year-old Spanish woman, was in a coma after a serious motorcycle accident in Thailand. She has been transported back to Spain on a private medical flight.
Who accompanied Ángela on her flight back to Spain?: Agudo's medical flight included her parents, a doctor, a nurse, and three pilots. The flight had layovers in Dubai and Zurich before arriving in Valencia, Spain.
Where will Ángela be treated upon her return to Spain?: Agudo will be admitted to the Hospital Universitario de La Fe in Valencia after arriving in Spain. Her parents work as a civil works employee and a house cleaner.
Did the Spanish government assist with Ángela's repatriation?: The Spanish government did not cover the cost of Agudo's repatriation, as requested by her family. Her daily hospital expenses in Thailand reached €3,290 before her transfer.
How did the family finance Ángela's medical expenses and repatriation?: The family raised €300,000 through crowdfunding to cover medical expenses and the repatriation flight. Additional donations from relatives and neighbors also helped.

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