Zante Quad Crash: Family Seeks Support
British Tourist Critical in Zante Quad Bike Crash; Family Funds Emergency Medical Care
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Bradley’s friend who was riding with him on the quad bike was also hospitalised, though his injuries were described as less serious.
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The crash occurred after a quad bike collision with a coach on the Greek island of Zante.
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A GoFundMe page set up by a family member has raised over £20,800 toward a £26,000 target to cover medical and repatriation costs.
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The incident has highlighted the dangers of cheap quad bike rentals for young tourists and followed another crash on Zante in June involving Alfie Moses, an 18-year-old from Peterborough who sustained serious spinal injuries.
Bradley Belhomme, a 20-year-old from Salford, is in a coma in an Athens hospital after a quad bike collided with a coach on the Greek island of Zante on July 3, Daily Post reported. He suffered catastrophic head injuries and was airlifted from the island to a specialist hospital in Attica for urgent care.
His mother, Leanne Rabbetts, described a terrifying sequence of events: the crash on Friday, the transfer to Athens, two seizures, and an MRI scan to check for brain damage. A GoFundMe appeal has already raised over £20,800 toward a £26,000 target to cover medical bills and the cost of bringing Bradley home, according to Yahoo News.
A Quad Bike Crash That Shattered a Lads' Holiday
Bradley was riding a rented quad bike with a friend when it collided with a coach, according to Express. The crash happened on July 3 during a group holiday in Zante. His friend was also hospitalised, though his injuries were described as less serious.
Bradley was first treated at a local hospital on the island. Doctors then transferred him to a specialist unit in Attica, near Athens, for more advanced care. He has since suffered two fits and undergone an MRI scan to assess the extent of the brain damage, Head Topics reported.
Family Launches Urgent Fundraiser as Costs Mount
A family member set up a GoFundMe page shortly after the crash. It has raised over £20,800 of its £26,000 target. The money is meant to cover hospital costs and repatriation — the process of flying Bradley safely back to the UK, which can be extremely expensive for critical patients abroad.
Bradley's family says his travel insurance situation is still unclear and his phone is currently unreachable. His mother described him as deeply loved. "He is loved by so many," she said, according to Daily Post. Dozens of people have shared the fundraiser online in support.
Zante Quad Bike Danger Strikes Again — Another Teen Hurt in June
Bradley's crash is not an isolated incident. Just weeks earlier, in June, Alfie Moses — an 18-year-old from Peterborough — suffered serious spinal injuries in a quad bike crash on the same island, according to Yahoo News. Both cases have renewed alarm about the safety of cheap quad bike rentals marketed to young tourists.
Zante is a popular destination for British holidaymakers. Quad bikes are widely available to rent, often with little safety guidance given to riders. Critics argue that loose rental rules and young, inexperienced riders are a dangerous combination on busy island roads.
What Happens Next for Bradley and His Family
Bradley remains in a coma as doctors monitor his condition. The MRI results will help medical staff understand the severity of his brain injury. His family is waiting for answers while managing costs from abroad — a situation that puts enormous pressure on loved ones, Express noted.
If the GoFundMe reaches its £26,000 target, the funds will go toward specialist medical care and repatriation. Anyone wishing to donate can find the campaign online. The family has asked for privacy but welcomed the outpouring of public support.
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