Carlow woman seriously injured in Dubai after falling from two floors of a yacht

A Carlow woman suffered serious injuries in Dubai after falling from two floors of a yacht.

Twenty-year-old Tasha Keane was taken to hospital in Dubai after Sunday’s accident with “serious head trauma and liver damage.”

Ms. Keane lives and works in the United Arab Emirates.

Her sister Róisín revealed that she is “fighting hard to recover. He is currently under surveillance. Tasha is a strong and full of life person. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”

Ms Keane added: “Treatment bills have risen to €10,000 and are expected to rise even more. We believe that with your support she will be able to overcome this difficult time.

“Our family is doing everything we can, but we need your help to ensure Tasha gets the care she needs.”

The family is asking for donations to cover Tasha’s medical expenses in Dubai.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is “aware of the accident” and stands ready to provide consular assistance if necessary.

The GoFundMe campaign has already raised over €7,000 of the €20,000 target.