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Hope as young woman critically injured in Bundoran crash opens her eyes

written by Stephen Maguire August 26, 2018
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A young mum who was critically injured in a horror crash which claimed two lives in Bundoran last weekend has opened her eyes.

The relieved family of Rachel Elliott confirmed the news on Saturday as they asked for more prayers.

Her sister Donna posted on Facebook “We want to thank everyone for your continuous support.. Rachel has finally opened her eyes and there is an improvement. Please keep praying.”

Rachel, 25, has been in an induced coma in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin for several days as doctors fight to save her life.

Rachel has opened her eyes since the horror crash in Bundoran.

The mum-of-one from Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh suffered life-changing injuries to her brain, back and pelvis when she was thrown from a Peugeot 306 car which struck a wall and then a lamp post last Sunday.

The horrific crash, which happened at Eastend at 3.25am, claimed the lives of two people and left three others injured. Six adults were in the vehicle.

Young mum Shiva Blue Devine, aged 20, who was from Ballintra but lived in Belleek, Co Fermanagh, died alongside Conall McAleer, also aged 20 and from Fermanagh.

Hope as young woman critically injured in Bundoran crash opens her eyes was last modified: August 28th, 2018 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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