Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after Gold Coast seizure

A woman initially believed to be the victim of an assault on the Gold Coast had actually suffered a seizure,police confirmed on Sunday.

Paramedics,including a critical care response unit,were called to Robina Town Centre Drive in Robina just before 8pm on Friday.

Paramedics alerted police to the possible assault of a woman on the Gold Coast.

Paramedics alerted police to the possible assault of a woman on the Gold Coast.Supplied

Paramedics initally thought the woman had been bashed but on Sunday afternoon police said she had suffered a seizure and hit her head.

The woman was treated for a head injury and taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

Police were called to the scene by the Queensland Ambulance Service because paramedics believed she had been assaulted.

Jocelyn Garcia is a journalist at Brisbane Times,covering culture and consumer and youth affairs. She formerly covered breaking news and crime for six years.

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