British Mothers Lauren Holmes and Ebony Cordingley Left in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Taxi in Ibiza Holiday Tragedy
What should have been a carefree summer getaway turned into a nightmare for two young British mums whose lives changed in a single moment on the island of Ibiza. In the early hours of August 26, Lauren Holmes, 27, and her close friend Ebony Cordingley, 26, both from Bradford in West Yorkshire, were hit by a taxi while walking along the El-600 road that connects Ibiza Town and San Antonio. The accident, which Spanish authorities say involved a 24-year-old local driver, has left both women in critical condition and their families back home reeling in shock.
Lauren was rushed to Can Misses, Ibiza’s state hospital, where she remains in intensive care. Doctors have confirmed she has suffered multiple serious injuries, including broken limbs, a punctured lung, and internal trauma. She is fighting every hour, and her family has described her condition as critical but stable. Her loved ones are now focusing on the long road ahead, which includes not only her recovery but also the daunting cost of medical treatment and the possibility of repatriation to the UK. The bill for bringing her home is estimated at more than £32,000, a sum far beyond what her family could ever prepare for.
Ebony, meanwhile, is receiving care at the private Nuestra Señora del Rosario Polyclinic. Her condition is no less severe, with doctors treating her for a brain bleed, chest trauma, broken ribs, and fractures. Like Lauren, she is fighting for her life, surrounded by medical teams doing everything possible to stabilize her. Ebony’s family has described their world as “turned upside down overnight,” with all of their focus now on staying strong for her and ensuring she gets the treatment she needs.
Both families have launched GoFundMe campaigns, and the response has already been overwhelming. Friends, relatives, and even strangers who have been moved by their story have contributed thousands of pounds to help ease the mounting costs. Lauren’s fundraiser has already raised more than £4,000, while Ebony’s is close to its £4,500 goal. The donations, no matter how big or small, represent not only financial support but also the compassion and solidarity of people touched by their tragedy.
Spanish police confirmed that the driver involved passed an alcohol test, and at this stage no arrests have been made. The Civil Guard continues to investigate the crash to determine how and why it happened. For the families of both women, the legal details are secondary to the human toll. Their daughters, sisters, and mothers are lying in hospital beds far from home, and the focus is on survival, recovery, and eventually, getting them back to the UK.
Stories like this one remind us just how fragile life can be. One moment, Lauren and Ebony were enjoying the vibrance of Ibiza, and the next they were fighting to stay alive. They are two young mothers whose children, families, and friends are waiting desperately for good news, clinging to hope that they will one day walk out of the hospital and return home. The journey will be long and difficult, but the love and determination surrounding them is powerful. In the coming weeks, their story will continue to unfold, and the generosity of those rallying behind them will play a vital role in their fight for recovery.
