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Australian tourist needs surgery after motorbike crash in Bali
Australian tourist Jayden Gram was seriously injured in a motorbike crash in Bali.
He broke his femur and wrist and suffered injuries to his face and body.
He needs surgery in Bali before he can return to Australia.
His family is facing medical bills and is raising money through a GoFundMe fundraiser.
The fundraiser had raised $7,790 toward a $100,000 goal as of Wednesday morning, according to the story.
The case highlights that travel insurance may not cover motorbike or scooter accidents unless policy conditions are met.
Riders may need the right licence and an international permit, and some policies also set limits on engine size or require extra cover.
Travellers are urged to check their policy before riding or travelling as a passenger.
Australian tourist Jayden Gram needs surgery in Bali after a motorbike crash.
He broke his femur and wrist and suffered serious injuries to his face and body.
Gram was celebrating his graduation in Bali when the crash happened.
A fundraiser says he cannot return to Australia before surgery and his family is facing medical expenses.
Travel insurance expert Craig Fyfe warned that motorcycle riders may not be covered if they do not meet policy conditions.
- Who
- Australian tourist Jayden Gram was injured. His family is raising money for medical expenses.
- What
- Gram crashed while riding a motorbike and needs surgery in Bali before he can return to Australia.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Bali, Indonesia.
- Why
- The crash happened while Gram was celebrating his graduation. The cause of the crash is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gram came off a motorbike while celebrating his graduation and suffered serious injuries.
Gram's mother flew to Bali, uncertain about his condition, after he lost his phone.
A GoFundMe fundraiser was set up to help with his medical bills and expenses.
The fundraiser had raised $7,790 toward its $100,000 goal.
- Injured tourist
- Jayden Gram
- Location
- Bali, Indonesia
- Injuries
- Broken femur and wrist; serious injuries to his face and body
- Surgery
- Required in Bali before he can return to Australia
- Fundraiser total
- $7,790 raised toward a $100,000 goal as of Wednesday morning
What people are saying
If you're not allowed to ride that level of motorcycle in Australia, what makes you think you're qualified to ride it when you're in Bali, when the traffic's worse and the roads are worse?
They are now facing serious medical bills and expenses, he is in desperate need of money as soon as possible, as he needs surgery before he can return home.