Girl blinded by spiked drinks on holiday isle

A YOUNG British tourist has collapsed with kidney failure and blindness after a suspected case of poisoning from spiked drinks on the Greek island of Zakynthos.

Twenty-year-old Hannah Powell collapsed seven days ago and remains in hospital undergoing tests and treatment, with Greek press reporting she had taken drinks laced with cheap alcohol.

Her parents Christine and Derek Powell have flown out from Middlesbrough to be with her as she lies in intensive care in Patra. Neither made any comment last night.

Miss Powell had apparently been holidaying with friends and had been drinking party cocktails in the bay resort of Laganas, famous for its stretch of rowdy bars.

After the evening out she was said to be feeling ‘normal’ but slept for 48 hours and when she awoke she was unable to see.