4-YEAR-OLD GIRL SUFFERS FRACTURED SKULL AFTER GOLF CART ACCIDENT AT RUGBY TOURNAMENT

Four-year-old Kaleia Mu’a is recovering in hospital after a devastating golf cart accident at a junior rugby tournament in Australia left her with a fractured skull, multiple brain bleeds, internal bleeding and a broken leg.

The incident happened shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, at the Prime Nines Tournament at Tugun Rugby League Club on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Kaleia was attending the event with her family when she was struck by a golf cart.

Two other young boys and a woman in her 60s were also injured in the incident. The boys suffered leg injuries, while the woman sustained minor soft-tissue injuries.

KALEIA’S CONDITION HAS STABILIZED

Following the accident, Kaleia was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital and treated in the Children’s Critical Care Unit.

Her injuries included a fractured skull, several brain bleeds, internal bleeding and a broken leg.

By Tuesday, doctors confirmed that her condition had stabilized, offering the family a small moment of relief after several terrifying days.

Her father, Joe Mu’a, later shared an emotional update, saying the family’s focus had been entirely on their daughter.

He described the past few days as “the longest and most terrifying” of their lives and praised Kaleia for her strength.

“She is a little fighter,” he wrote, according to reports.

HER FAMILY HAS NOT LEFT HER SIDE

Kaleia’s parents, Joe Mu’a and Amber Morton, have remained at the hospital as their daughter continues her recovery.

Her three brothers — Kingston, Kohen and Khobie — are also supporting their little sister and the rest of the family.

A family friend, Jordan Akauola, launched a fundraiser to help cover expenses associated with Kaleia’s hospitalization, travel, time away from work and her ongoing recovery.

By Tuesday, the campaign had raised more than $30,000.

COMMUNITY RALLIES AROUND THE FAMILY

The accident has prompted an outpouring of support from the local rugby community.

The Southport Tigers Rugby League Club said the Mu’a family was part of its community and urged supporters to stand behind them during the difficult time.

Organizers of the Prime Nines Tournament also said they were in contact with the family and were sending their support.

The Queensland Rugby League confirmed that the Prime Nines carnival was not sanctioned by the state governing body.

For now, Kaleia’s family remains focused on one thing — seeing their little girl continue to recover after a terrifying accident that changed their lives in a matter of seconds.