The family of a Kiwi who fractured his spine in Cambodia are urging travellers to get insurance as they face huge costs to bring their brother home. At the hospital, X-rays showed the extent of his injuries – a T11 fracture, dislocation and compression of the spine, along with five broken ribs. READ MORE: Campsite's exhaustive list of guidelines stuns travellersCharlie Lowe suffered a serious spinal injury after falling on a curb in Cambodia. (Supplied)Lowe's sister Diane Moore quickly booked a flight from New Zealand to Cambodia, so she could take care of him. Moore said the hospital staff and surgeons were exceptional at Bangkok Hospital, where Lowe underwent successful spinal surgery on July 13.

Source: Stuff July 19, 2023 02:52 UTC