Indian student fights for life in Chicago after 25-ft fall at subway station, family seeks help

Spandana Lagishetti, an Indian student studying at Elmhurst University, Illinois, suffered a massive accident after she reportedly fell 25 feet down at a subway station. The accident took place on May 30, according to the fundraiser set up on behalf of her family seeking help. “Spandana suffered a devastating fall from a significant height and sustained multiple life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where she remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) receiving critical care,” the fundraiser said.“The extent of her injuries is heartbreaking. She suffered traumatic brain injuries, including bleeding around the brain, severe brain bruising, skull fractures, and injuries to blood vessels supplying the brain. Several ribs were fractured, causing both lungs to partially collapse and requiring emergency chest tube placement. The impact also caused injuries to her liver and spleen, internal bleeding, fractures throughout her spine and lower back, and multiple fractures in her pelvis. She remains unconscious while doctors continue to fight for her recovery,” it said.“Unfortunately, her medical expenses are not covered by insurance, and the cost of her critical care continues to grow every day. Her family is facing an overwhelming financial burden during an already heartbreaking time. Her parents in India are desperately trying to travel to the United States to be by their daughter’s side while also struggling with the financial challenges created by this sudden tragedy,” it added.According to reports, Spandana came to the US for her master’s after completing her B.Tech in Chennai. Her father works as a cab driver.