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Perth man dies in Bali Mandara Toll Road crash, wife seriously injured
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An Australian man from Perth died and his wife was seriously injured in a car crash on the Bali Mandara Toll Road on Saturday night. Andy Stoakes and his wife, Julianne, were passengers in a Toyota Rush that collided with a concrete barrier and lamp post while traveling to Denpasar to buy tiles. Their Balinese friend of 10 years was driving the vehicle. All three occupants were wearing seatbelts. Andy Stoakes, described as a "great father and grandfather," died from his injuries. Julianne Stoakes sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs, sternum, and shoulder, as well as fractures in her feet and back, and blood in her lungs. She was flown to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support her recovery.
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