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Death of Australian nurse in Italy accident

Overview

Chani Knopf, a 32-year-old Australian registered nurse, died following a vehicle accident in Montagnana, Italy. Ms. Knopf, who worked at Gosford Hospital and was a University of Wollongong graduate, was holidaying in northern Italy to attend a wedding when she was struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing.

After sustaining catastrophic injuries and a brain injury, she was airlifted to Padua University Hospital. She remained in a coma until her death on September 3, surrounded by her parents and friends. Following her passing, it was noted that she continued to impact others through organ donation. Friends and family have established a fundraiser to assist her parents with the financial burdens of the tragedy.

Entities

Chani Knopf · Gosford Hospital · Montagnana · Padua University Hospital · University of Wollongong

Timeline

about 23 hours ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Nurse Chani Knopf dies following road accident in Italy
Australian nurse Chani Knopf has died following a car accident in Italy. She is being remembered for her life of service and her decision to become an organ donor.
3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Australian nurse Chani Knopf dies after car accident in Italy
Australian nurse Chani Knopf, 32, has died after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing while on holiday in Montagnana, Italy.

Sources

illawarramercury.com.au · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au · ulladullatimes.com.au