British Teen Orla Wates Dies in Vietnam; Family Donates Organs to Save Five
Key Takeaways
- Orla Wates, 19, British tourist, died in Vietnam after motorbike crash on Ha Giang Loop.
- Died at Hanoi's Viet Duc Friendship Hospital; parents were at her bedside.
- Daughter of Wates construction director; on gap year before Durham University.
Tragic Accident
Orla Wates died after a motorbike accident on the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam.
“- Published A young British woman has died while visiting Vietnam, reportedly in a road accident”
She was riding as a pillion when the driver lost control and she was thrown onto the road.
The Foreign Office confirmed it was supporting the family at a hugely difficult time.
Family's Organ Donation
Orla's parents donated her organs, enabling transplants for five patients.
Her mother said this is what Orla would have wanted.
The hospital praised the decision as transcending nationality and race.
Wates Family Background
Orla was the daughter of Andrew Wates, a director of Wates Group.
“A 19-year-old British woman has died after a motorcycle crash on a popular route in Vietnam, according to reports”
The family expressed gratitude for the care Orla received.
The Ha Giang Loop is known for its challenging terrain.
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