In 1991, a 32-year-old mother from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was returning home after picking up her 4-year-old son from kindergarten when, suddenly, a devastating accident occurred. The mother would remain in a vegetative state for 27 years — until an extraordinary moment eventually brought her back to consciousness.
A family’s devotion
According to a BBC News report, Munira Abdulla was traveling with her son, Omar Webair, in a vehicle driven by the boy’s uncle. As the mother and child sat in the back seat, the car suddenly collided with a school bus.
In the instant of impact, Munira instinctively wrapped her arms around her son to shield him from harm. When emergency responders arrived, Omar was found to have sustained only a minor superficial injury to his forehead. Munira, however, suffered a severe head injury and was rendered unconscious at the scene.
Her family first took her to a hospital in Abu Dhabi for treatment, but she remained unconscious despite treatment. Hoping for more advanced medical care, they later transferred her to a hospital in London, where specialists attempted to help her recover.
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