WORLD NEWS: Miss World Australia finalist Elyse Miller-Kennedy dies in hospital after horror crash

THE 17-year-old Miss World Australia finalist has died in hospital after a horror crash in Far North Queensland.

Elyse Miller-Kennedy spent the past week in the Townsville Hospital intensive care unit after suffering extensive injuries in a head-on collision last Wednesday night.She was trapped in the car for two hours and flown to Cairns hospital in a critical condition before being flown to a specialist unit in Townsville.Family friend Katrina Porter delivered the news on behalf on the family on the fundraising campaign page she has set up to help support the family.“We are absolutely devastated to announce Elyse Miller-Kennedy passed away yesterday afternoon at Townsville Hospital Intensive Care Unit, surrounded by beloved family and friends after losing her week long battle to live after a tragic head on collision on Wednesday 3rd August 2016.”Friends, community leaders and Miss World Australia organisers paid tribute to the 17-year-old St Stephen’s Catholic College student, reported The Cairns Post.“Elyse will always be a shining light in the hearts of Far North Queensland, known for her caring nature, love of her family and incredible natural inner and outer beauty,” read a post by the Prayers for Elyse Facebook page, which has so far $50,000 for Elyse’s family. 

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