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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Abigail Nicholson

Family gives devastating update on young mum who collapsed in Turkey airport

The family of a young mum who collapsed in Turkey Airport have given a devastating update after her return home.

Melissa Kinsella, collapsed after suffering a seizure while on holiday with partner Jay Smith, his family and their three children, Chloe, nine, Beau, four, and Romi, two. The 30-year-old, from Moreton, was due to fly home on Monday, May 15 but was instead rushed to hospital. Doctors told her family she had swelling on her brain and heart.

Melissa was taken to intensive care in a coma and was unable to breathe for herself. A GoFundMe campaign has been raised to cover medical costs, as Melissa did not have medical travel insurance.

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