A British teenager is in a serious condition in hospital after a car crash in Albania.
Pamela Mema, from north London, was on her way to celebrate her sister’s 24th birthday in Belsh, Elbasan County on November 22, when the accident happened.
The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital and is now in a medically induced coma fighting for her life.
Pamela’s family and friends are raising money to bring her back to the UK for treatment.
A GoFundMe page has raised almost £74,000 so far.
Eshli Haxhiasllani, who set up the page, wrote: ‘On the 22nd November 2024, our beautiful, intelligent, and strong Pamela Mema got into a car accident in the village of Belsh, Albania, on the way to celebrate her sisters 24th birthday.
‘Since the 22nd Pamela has been fighting for her life In the hospitals of Albania.
‘We now urgently have to bring Pamela back home to London, so she can get the best medical care she needs with the doctors we trust and put our confidence in with an Air Ambulance.
‘Pamela is only 18 with her whole life ahead of her and any donations are hugely appreciated to bring our Pam home and for her to get the best care possible.’
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