A Donegal woman has died in Thailand after falling from a balcony

A Donegal woman has died in Thailand after suffering a tragic accident.

Louise Furey from Glenties in Co.Donegal was on holiday in Koh Samui with her boyfriend, Sam, when the incident occurred. The Sun reports that it is believed Furey fell from a balcony in a resort in the area. Glenties Community Development Group's Brian Carr said the entire town is "numb with shock." In a Facebook post, he wrote:

"On these saddest of sad days in our wee town we offer our sympathies, condolences and support to the Furey family and friends on the tragic news of Louise. "The town is numb with shock after the news came to town on Saturday about Louise’s accident. "Sympathies to Brid, Daniel, Aine, Celine, Rosaleen, extended family, friends and her boyfriend Sam."

The 27-year-old had lived and worked on the Channel Islands for the past few years. An investigation into her death has been launched by local police.