UC Berkeley Senior Paralyzed After Fall From Fraternity House

UC Berkeley senior Bandna Bhatti was paralyzed from the waist down after falling approximately 12 feet from an external stairway at the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity house during the university's 'Cal Day' celebration. The fall left her with severe injuries, including a spinal fracture, a brain hematoma, and other trauma, just weeks before her graduation. According to her family, Bhatti was not immediately taken to the hospital; instead, she was brought inside the fraternity house and later to her apartment, with emergency services only called about seven hours after the incident. The national Phi Kappa Tau organization expressed deep concern and stated it is cooperating with investigators, emphasizing the importance of health and safety within their community. Bhatti's family and friends are rallying support for her ongoing medical care, and a GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with expenses. The incident has raised questions about the fraternity's response and highlights the life-altering consequences of such accidents.