A 44-year-old mother of two suffered a life-changing brain injury after sleepwalking off a 40ft balcony while on holiday. The incident highlights the potentially severe dangers of sleepwalking, particularly when it occurs in unfamiliar accommodation such as hotels or holiday lets where sleepwalkers may be more likely to encounter unsecured balconies or unfamiliar layouts.

The woman fell a significant distance, resulting in serious and lasting injuries that have changed the course of her life. Details of the specific location and full circumstances of the fall were not fully specified in the available report.