Tragic fall from balcony leaves young British man hospitalized in Benidorm

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a young British man's dream holiday in Benidorm, turned into a nightmare when he suffered a devastating fall from a balcony on his 21st birthday. Ross McDonald, hailing from North Ayrshire, Scotland, was joined by his father, David, and friends for what should have been a joyous celebration.

The incident occurred on September 23rd, casting a dark shadow over Ross's birthday festivities. The severity of his injuries is profound, with a fractured lower back and multiple foot fractures. The precise location of the balcony incident and the height of the fall remain undisclosed.

Ross's return to Scotland is uncertain as he must remain in Spain until deemed medically fit to travel. His father, David, took to social media to share the distressing news, saying, "My son had an accident on holiday. He has broken his lower back, which will heal, but it looks like he will be in the hospital in Spain for a good few weeks. We are hopeful that it mends quickly so we can try and get him home. My family is very grateful for all the messages and support, but now it's just a waiting game."

Despite having purchased travel insurance, Ross's family is grappling with financial challenges. A clause in his policy excludes coverage for balcony falls, leaving the family without assistance from the insurance company.

A GoFundMe page titled 'Get Ross Home' was created to alleviate the financial burden on the McDonald family. A statement on the page reads, "Ross had travel insurance, but due to a clause that doesn't cover balcony falls, the insurance company refused to help, and the family has been abandoned by them from the start, with no offer of support. Ross fractured many bones on his back and feet, so he can't leave Spain until he is fit to fly, and due to his injuries, he will require additional support to get home."

The statement continues, "The family is also travelling to and from Spain to support Ross, so I am hoping to raise as much as possible to help ease the burden of the continually increasing costs and expenses so the family can concentrate on supporting Ross and getting him home safely."

The 'Get Ross Home' campaign has already received substantial support from well-wishers, with numerous contributions and messages of encouragement pouring in. This unfortunate incident serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of comprehensive insurance coverage when travelling abroad.