India, Jan. 29 -- An eight year old boy in central China who spent 55 days in a coma has regained consciousness after hearing heartfelt video messages recorded by his classmates.

According to a report by South China Morning Post, the child, Liu Chuxi from Yueyang in Hunan province, slipped into a coma following a car accident in November last year. Mainland outlet The Paper reported that the crash left him with severe brain damage and lung injuries, with doctors warning his family that the chances of him waking up were extremely slim.

Despite the grim prognosis, Liu's mother refused to accept defeat. She travelled with her son to several hospitals, hoping to find any form of treatment that might help. During this time, a doctor suggeste...