A young Irish woman has tragically died off the coast of Italy.
According to local news reports the woman, who had been working as a crewhand on a yacht in the city of Ancona died during the late hours of Friday night.
It is understood that the woman is originally from Co Limerick and died after slipping into water after returning to the vessel that she was working on.
Local police are said to be investigating the incident.
According to the Irish Times, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that they are assisting the woman’s family.
Her name will not be released until all family members have been informed of her death.
