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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Yahoo
Eight-year-old girl seriously injured in holiday party horror
An eight-year-old girl had her arm cut down to the bone after glass fell on her during a swimming pool party in Turkey. Sienna Crank was having 'the time of her life' in Turkey with 17 members of her family when she was badly injured at the Green Nature Resort and Spa in Marmaris. The eight-year-old was enjoying the foam party in the packed-out pool when a large piece of single-pane glass was blown off a DJ booth, and a large shard hit Sienna on her arm. Others were also injured in the incident, which happened last month, but Sienna is thought to have been the most seriously injured. She was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor told her she had been millimetres away from having tendons severed. Sienna from Bolton continues to be traumatised by what happened, her mother said, and will live with lifelong scarring to her arm. "Surely it is common sense not to have glass on a DJ stand next to a pool – you can't even have glass for your drinks. It was probably an accident waiting to happen, I can't believe they didn't see the massive risk,' her mother, Joanne Chadwick, said. 'The DJ booth was carried in just for the foam party, it wasn't there all the time, so it wouldn't even have been properly secured. It was quite a windy day, and with all the people having a good time, it was a huge risk to have glass around.' 'This has left us devastated, and of course, it ruined our holiday. Sienna will be left with the scars and memories of this for the rest of her life,' Ms Chadwick added. The incident happened in the afternoon of 7 June, when Sienna and her family were six days into their 10-day break. Ms Chadwick, a mother-of-four, had gone back to her sunbed to get a towel when she saw people running over to her. 'I ran to Sienna and saw the cut on her arm. It was absolutely horrific and I remember screaming for someone to call an ambulance,' she said. 'You could see the bone, that's how deep the cut was – I still remember it every day, and can't stop thinking about what if the glass had been a little bit higher and hit her throat. It absolutely haunts me.' After being rushed to a hospital in Marmaris, Sienna received stitches both inside the cut and on the surface of her skin. Doctors told her she had been 'very lucky' not to have been more seriously injured. Since returning home, Sienna has been left deeply afraid of glass. 'When we went to the hospital to get her stitches taken out, she was convinced the Perspex screen behind her was going to shatter on her,' Ms Chadwick said. The nine-year-old is also expected to be left with a permanent scar on her arm. 'Being an image-conscious girl already, of course, that is going to be awful for her as she gets older. This whole thing has been absolutely horrific,' her mother added. Ms Chadwick is now taking legal action against Easyjet Holidays, the travel operator they used for their holiday. Darren Dyke, lawyer at Slater and Gordon, said: 'What was a fun-filled family holiday turned to horror in a split second for Sienna and her loved ones – this wholly avoidable incident could have been fatal through the lack of care or awareness in installing a mobile glass DJ stand. It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened. 'Sienna and her family are, of course, devastated by what happened and understandably want answers and accountability. We will support them in every way possible to achieve that.' An easyJet holidays spokesperson said: 'The safety and wellbeing of all customers is a priority, which is why we ensure all of the hotels we offer meet our high health and safety standards. As this case is now a legal matter, we're unable to comment further.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Yahoo
Eight-year-old girl seriously injured in holiday party horror
An eight-year-old girl had her arm cut down to the bone after glass fell on her during a swimming pool party in Turkey. Sienna Crank was having 'the time of her life' in Turkey with 17 members of her family when she was badly injured at the Green Nature Resort and Spa in Marmaris. The eight-year-old was enjoying the foam party in the packed-out pool when a large piece of single-pane glass was blown off a DJ booth, and a large shard hit Sienna on her arm. Others were also injured in the incident, which happened last month, but Sienna is thought to have been the most seriously injured. She was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor told her she had been millimetres away from having tendons severed. Sienna from Bolton continues to be traumatised by what happened, her mother said, and will live with lifelong scarring to her arm. "Surely it is common sense not to have glass on a DJ stand next to a pool – you can't even have glass for your drinks. It was probably an accident waiting to happen, I can't believe they didn't see the massive risk,' her mother, Joanne Chadwick, said. 'The DJ booth was carried in just for the foam party, it wasn't there all the time, so it wouldn't even have been properly secured. It was quite a windy day, and with all the people having a good time, it was a huge risk to have glass around.' 'This has left us devastated, and of course, it ruined our holiday. Sienna will be left with the scars and memories of this for the rest of her life,' Ms Chadwick added. The incident happened in the afternoon of 7 June, when Sienna and her family were six days into their 10-day break. Ms Chadwick, a mother-of-four, had gone back to her sunbed to get a towel when she saw people running over to her. 'I ran to Sienna and saw the cut on her arm. It was absolutely horrific and I remember screaming for someone to call an ambulance,' she said. 'You could see the bone, that's how deep the cut was – I still remember it every day, and can't stop thinking about what if the glass had been a little bit higher and hit her throat. It absolutely haunts me.' After being rushed to a hospital in Marmaris, Sienna received stitches both inside the cut and on the surface of her skin. Doctors told her she had been 'very lucky' not to have been more seriously injured. Since returning home, Sienna has been left deeply afraid of glass. 'When we went to the hospital to get her stitches taken out, she was convinced the Perspex screen behind her was going to shatter on her,' Ms Chadwick said. The nine-year-old is also expected to be left with a permanent scar on her arm. 'Being an image-conscious girl already, of course, that is going to be awful for her as she gets older. This whole thing has been absolutely horrific,' her mother added. Ms Chadwick is now taking legal action against Easyjet Holidays, the travel operator they used for their holiday. Darren Dyke, lawyer at Slater and Gordon, said: 'What was a fun-filled family holiday turned to horror in a split second for Sienna and her loved ones – this wholly avoidable incident could have been fatal through the lack of care or awareness in installing a mobile glass DJ stand. It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened. 'Sienna and her family are, of course, devastated by what happened and understandably want answers and accountability. We will support them in every way possible to achieve that.' An easyJet holidays spokesperson said: 'The safety and wellbeing of all customers is a priority, which is why we ensure all of the hotels we offer meet our high health and safety standards. As this case is now a legal matter, we're unable to comment further.'
The Independent
25-07-2025
- The Independent
Eight-year-old girl seriously injured in holiday party horror
An eight-year-old girl had her arm cut down to the bone after glass fell on her during a swimming pool party in Turkey. Sienna Crank was having 'the time of her life' in Turkey with 17 members of her family when she was badly injured at the Green Nature Resort and Spa in Marmaris. The eight-year-old was enjoying the foam party in the packed-out pool when a large piece of single-pane glass was blown off a DJ booth, and a large shard hit Sienna on her arm. Others were also injured in the incident, which happened last month, but Sienna is thought to have been the most seriously injured. She was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor told her she had been millimetres away from having tendons severed. Sienna from Bolton continues to be traumatised by what happened, her mother said, and will live with lifelong scarring to her arm. "Surely it is common sense not to have glass on a DJ stand next to a pool – you can't even have glass for your drinks. It was probably an accident waiting to happen, I can't believe they didn't see the massive risk,' her mother, Joanne Chadwick, said. 'The DJ booth was carried in just for the foam party, it wasn't there all the time, so it wouldn't even have been properly secured. It was quite a windy day, and with all the people having a good time, it was a huge risk to have glass around.' 'This has left us devastated, and of course, it ruined our holiday. Sienna will be left with the scars and memories of this for the rest of her life,' Ms Chadwick added. The incident happened in the afternoon of 7 June, when Sienna and her family were six days into their 10-day break. Ms Chadwick, a mother-of-four, had gone back to her sunbed to get a towel when she saw people running over to her. 'I ran to Sienna and saw the cut on her arm. It was absolutely horrific and I remember screaming for someone to call an ambulance,' she said. 'You could see the bone, that's how deep the cut was – I still remember it every day, and can't stop thinking about what if the glass had been a little bit higher and hit her throat. It absolutely haunts me.' After being rushed to a hospital in Marmaris, Sienna received stitches both inside the cut and on the surface of her skin. Doctors told her she had been 'very lucky' not to have been more seriously injured. Since returning home, Sienna has been left deeply afraid of glass. 'When we went to the hospital to get her stitches taken out, she was convinced the Perspex screen behind her was going to shatter on her,' Ms Chadwick said. The nine-year-old is also expected to be left with a permanent scar on her arm. 'Being an image-conscious girl already, of course, that is going to be awful for her as she gets older. This whole thing has been absolutely horrific,' her mother added. Ms Chadwick is now taking legal action against Easyjet Holidays, the travel operator they used for their holiday. Darren Dyke, lawyer at Slater and Gordon, said: 'What was a fun-filled family holiday turned to horror in a split second for Sienna and her loved ones – this wholly avoidable incident could have been fatal through the lack of care or awareness in installing a mobile glass DJ stand. It doesn't bear thinking about what could have happened. 'Sienna and her family are, of course, devastated by what happened and understandably want answers and accountability. We will support them in every way possible to achieve that.' An easyJet holidays spokesperson said: 'The safety and wellbeing of all customers is a priority, which is why we ensure all of the hotels we offer meet our high health and safety standards. As this case is now a legal matter, we're unable to comment further.'
North Wales Live
21-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Brit fighting for life in Crete after contracting Legionnaires' disease on holiday
A British woman is critically ill in a Greek hospital after becoming serioulsy ill during an all-inclusive holiday to Crete. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, was rushed to intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion with her life hanging in the balance; her family were told it was "touch and go whether she would survive". The Hull mum had been soaking up the sun with husband Sidney and their friends Paula and Nicolas Mason when she started feeling poorly on June 5. What started as a chest infection quickly escalated into a severe illness, and within two days Donna was admitted to hospital and placed into an induced coma. Her niece Claire told Hull Live that tests confirmed Donna contracted Legionnaires' disease caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila, According to the NHS, Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like contaminated air conditioning systems or hot tubs. Donna's infection triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, her family said, and they are now praying for her recovery. Claire, 42, said: "We are all devastated and beside ourselves." She added: "We were told it was touch and go whether she would survive. We are all praying for her. She is stable but under constant watch. We flew out there but had to come back because of work and family commitments. I'm still waiting for documents but will go back with them as soon as I have them." Husband Sidney, a former police officer, remains by Donna's bedside with Claire describing her auntie as "like a mother to us all". "It is quite strict in the intensive care unit," Claire admitted. "You only get 30 minutes to visit. But she is well looked after." Paula and Nicholas, who also went on the £1,500-per-couple holiday, returned to Hull on June 12 and said the illness came out of nowhere. "It was lovely at the start of the holiday. We all walked everywhere," Paula, 52, said. "Then it came out from nowhere. She has a lot of health problems anyway. But she became seriously ill and the doctor said she had to be taken to hospital and they have put her in an induced coma in the intensive care unit." The source of the Legionnaires' Disease has not yet been identified. Easyjet Holidays, with whom the couples travelled, are aware of the issue and have provided alternative hotel options to current and future guests. A spokesperson said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options. "We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance. Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them."
Wales Online
21-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Brit mum battles for her life after Greece holiday goes badly wrong
Brit mum battles for her life after Greece holiday goes badly wrong Donna Jobling is in intensive care at a hospital in Crete after a dream Easyjet Holidays break with husband Sidney went badly wrong Donna Jobling (Image: Submitted ) A Brit woman is battling for her life in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease during a dream holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, had gone to the island on a £1,500-per-couple holiday with husband Sidney. But their idyllic break in Crete went badly wrong after she fell ill. And she is currently in intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion, Hull Live reports. Donna and her husband were enjoying an all-inclusive holiday with friends, Paula and Nicolas Mason. The initial days were enjoyable until June 5, when Donna felt unwell and had to rest. She developed a chest infection and became seriously ill two days later. By June 11, doctors at the hospital had put Donna into an induced coma after tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease. It had been caused by Legionella pneumophila, her niece, Claire, told Hull Live. The infection led to acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, according to her family. Legionnaires' disease is most commonly contracted through inhaling water droplets from contaminated air conditioning systems. The source of Legionnaires' Disease remains unknown, but as a safety measure, easyJet Holidays, which organised the couples' trip, has relocated other guests from the affected hotel. Article continues below Sidney, a former police officer, remains by her side. After hearing about Donna's condition, Claire, 42, flew out to Crete. Yet she has since returned to Hull to obtain documents proving Donna's insurance cover. Claire plans to fly back to Crete as soon as she secures the necessary documents. "We are all devastated and beside ourselves," said Claire, a mum-of-six. She said: "We were told it was touch and go whether she would survive. We are all praying for her. "She is stable but under constant watch. We flew out there but had to come back because of work and family commitments. "I'm still waiting for documents but will go back with them as soon as I have them." She said Donna is "like a mother to us all." Recalling past trips, she said: "We have happy memories of the island. "It used to be our go-to holiday destination and we went as a whole family. It is beautiful. The weather is great and the food is fantastic." Speaking about Donna's care, Claire said that despite complex medical conditions including epilepsy, Donna is being well looked after. She said: "It is quite strict in the intensive care unit. You only get 30 minutes to visit. But she is well looked after." Paula and Nicholas Mason returned to Hull on June 12. Paula, aged 52, told Hull Live: "It was lovely at the start of the holiday. We all walked everywhere. "Then it came out from nowhere. She has a lot of health problems anyway. But she became seriously ill and the doctor said she had to be taken to hospital. and they have put her in an induced coma in the intensive care unit." An easyJet representative said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. "As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options. Article continues below "We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance. Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them." It is understood that the hotel is collaborating with local health officials on the island.
