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British Teen Dies in Vietnam, Organs Donated to Save Lives

4/8/2026

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Orla Wates, a 19-year-old British woman, died after a motorcycle accident on April 2 in Vietnam while riding the Ha Giang Loop and being treated at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Hanoi.
Her family donated her organs, benefiting five patients.
Her parents described her as beautiful and independent and expressed gratitude to the hospital staff.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is assisting the family during this challenging time.

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Orla Wates, a 19-year-old British woman, died after a motorcycle accident on April 2 in Vietnam while riding the Ha Giang Loop and being treated at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Hanoi.
Her family donated her organs, benefiting five patients.
Her parents described her as beautiful and independent and expressed gratitude to the hospital staff.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is assisting the family during this challenging time.