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19-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in Abia

Umuahia, Abia

A 19-year-old motorcycle accident victim underwent emergency brain surgery at the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia. The surgery, which took place after the victim was brought in on October 4, involved the evacuation of over 100 millilitres of blood clot compressing his brainstem.

Reported by Vanguard.

Road accidentHealth hazardEmergency
Naija Safety Wire · South-EastFirst reported 7 Oct 2026 1 report 2 Vanguard

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