'Vibrant' woman, 29, fighting for life after mysteriously collapsing in Bali

A woman has been left fighting for her life after mysteriously collapsing on a dream holiday. The Australian, Luca Loveday, tourist was at holiday hotspot Bali with her best friend when the incident occurred. The 29-year-old was standing at a local restaurant when she started suddenly shaking and dropped to the floor , aggressively smashing her head on a table and then on the concrete floor. Luca suffered multiple brain bleeds, a fractured skull and swelling of the brain along with air in her brain and is in ICU. She is currently unable to fly home. Her sister, Rikki Loveday, rushed alongside the rest of her family to be beside Luca during this traumatising ordeal. “This trip was something Luca had been really looking forward to,” Rikki told news.com.au. “She lives and works overseas, so it was a chance for her to take a break and spend some time in Bali with her best friend. “She has always loved travel and was excited to relax and enjoy some time away before returning to work. “We have been by her side every day in ICU. At the moment, she is very confused and her memory is affected. “She is often unsure where she is or what happened to her.” It is still not clear what caused Luca to collapse, with the possibility of it being either a seizure, sudden fainting or even due to humidity. “The cause is still unknown. We are also trying to get CCTV from the venue to see what happened,” Rikki added. “Doctors are continuing to monitor her closely, and it’s still uncertain how long she will need to remain in hospital.” Despite the support from hospital staff, Rikki explained how navigating “this in another country” is very overwhelming. Luca's family have set up a GoFundMe to help cover high medical fees as her insurance does not cover her. So far over £13,000 has been raised. “These include ICU care, ongoing treatment, and eventually getting her safely back home to Australia when she is stable enough to travel,” Rikki explained “Once Luca is well enough to return home, she is likely to require ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and time away from work while she recovers, which will also be a significant part of her journey. “As a family, we have also had to urgently travel to Bali and step away from work to be by her side, which has added to the financial strain during this already overwhelming time. “The support so far has made an enormous difference to our family.” As Luca is unable to travel, her family remain by her side in Bali. Rikki said this experience has been the most difficult thing her family has ever had to face, but they are getting through it one day at a time. She described her sister as “one of the kindest, caring and most vibrant people you could meet” and added that she will remain by her side in Bali until she can come back home. “She absolutely loves travel and experiencing new places, and she’s always been someone who brings people together,” she said. “She’s a devoted sister, daughter and friend, and the kind of person who would do anything for the people she loves. “Seeing her like this has been incredibly hard for all of us. This has been the most frightening and overwhelming experience our family has ever faced.” You can donate to the GoFundMe by clicking here .