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British Army reservist critically injured in Rhodes crash

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  • Ethan Jones, a 21-year-old British Army reservist, is critically injured in a quad bike crash on Rhodes.
  • He is in a medically-induced coma in Crete, with his girlfriend fundraising for repatriation due to lack of insurance.
  • Friends have joined the couple in Crete, and Jones has a background as a former Royal engineer and territorial army member.

Jones was airlifted to a hospital in Crete, where he remains in a medically-induced coma in intensive care. His girlfriend, Olivia Allsopp, is trying to raise money to bring him back to the UK because he did not have travel insurance. The family have been quoted a cost of up to £40,000 for his repatriation, as he would need medical care throughout the journey, and an online appeal has so far raised more than £15,000.

Two close friends have travelled to Crete to be with the couple. Jones is a former Royal engineer and a serving member of the territorial army. The cause of the quad bike crash and the current medical prognosis for Jones remain unclear, as do any ongoing investigations by Greek authorities or details about the quad bike hire, such as the company or rental terms.

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