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Summer holiday tragedy as mother put in induced coma after suffering 'potentially life-altering' accident on holiday with pals
A mother was put in an induced coma after suffering a 'potentially life-altering' accident while on holiday with friends.
Ria Jade Doherty underwent two major surgeries after sustaining 'severe' injuries to her neck and back, according to a close pal.
A fundraiser has been set up to help the young mother-of-one and her family after Ms Doherty went abroad without travel insurance.
She was placed in an induced coma which she is fortunately now out of, according to the GoFundMe page.
Her family are said to have flown overseas to be with the mother while she fights for her life in hospital.
Casileigh Jones, who set up the fundraiser, said: 'Our beautiful Ria has suffered a tragic and potentially life-altering accident while on holiday.
'The road to recovery will be incredibly long and difficult, but she is a fighter - and she has every reason to keep fighting. Ria is a loving mother to her three-year-old son, who needs her strong, healthy, and home again.'
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Ms Jones added: 'Please keep Ria in your thoughts and prayers. We are all holding onto hope that she will recover as quick as possible and return home to the people who love her most.
'Ria is currently in an induced coma and is expected to remain so for approximately two weeks. All we can do is pray.'
The friend said the money from the fundraiser will go towards Ms Doherty's medical costs, extended stays abroad by her family, and future medical requirements.
'The main priority is to ger Ria back to the UK and start her rehabilitation, and for this a medical plan is needed,' Ms Jones said.
The GoFundMe setup has so far raised more than £42,000 to help the mother's treatments and recovery.
MailOnline has contacted Ms Jones for more information on what happened.
