Press AssociationVirginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, is in hospital following a "serious accident", her spokesperson has told the BBC.
In a statement shared with the BBC, Dini von Mueffing said: "Virginia has been in a serious accident and is receiving medical care in the hospital. She greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending."
Giuffre posted on Instagram that she had suffered kidney failure after a collision with a school bus, stating doctors had given her "four days to live" and were transferring her to a specialist hospital.
Giuffre said this year "has been the worst", alongside a photograph from a hospital bed showing visible bruising.
"I'm ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time," the 41-year-old wrote on Instagram, referring to her three children. It remains unclear where and when the crash occurred.
Giuffre is best known for her allegations that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her to Prince Andrew when she was 17.
The Duke of York has denied all claims but reached an out-of-court settlement with her in 2022.
The settlement included a statement in which he expressed regret for his association with Epstein but contained no admission of liability or apology.
Giuffre has recently separated from her husband, Robert, after 22 years of marriage and has been living in North Perth, Australia.
