Fundraiser launched for woman who plunged through hole in Blackpool Pier
Fundraiser launched for woman who plunged through hole in Blackpool Pier
A GoFundMe has been set up to raise funds for the woman who fell through Blackpool Pier onto the beach below.
The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was queuing for a ride on Blackpool Central Pier on Tuesday 6 August when she fell more than 30ft to the beach below.
A large hole was left in the pier after the incident, which left the woman with spinal fractures and a broken arm.
Lancashire Police described her injuries as ‘quite serious’.
The fundraiser set up for her has already raised £3,700, at the time of writing.
In the latest update shared through it, it was announced that she has had successful surgery on her spine and elbow but has ‘a long way to go’.
The GoFundMe, set up by a friend, said: “I am raising support for the woman (and family) who fell through Blackpool Pier yesterday.
“She has recently lost her husband (sepsis) and supports her 2 children. She will need a lot of support in the coming weeks.
“They have had the worst of times. Clearly this won’t fix the situation but maybe the future can be a little bit brighter with support.”
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