Princess Maria Carolina: After a motorcycle accident in an intensive care unit!

Princess Maria Carolina: After a motorcycle accident in an intensive care unit!

Monaco, Monaco - The Italian princess Maria Carolina from Bourbon-zwei-sizilien suffered and is currently in the intensive care unit of the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco. The 21-year-old fell against a wall with his head and had to be revived. In her social media, she now reports of the incident and describes her survival as miracle.

Princess Maria Carolina, the heir to the throne, one of the oldest nobility dynasties with the titles of Duchess of Calabria and Duchess of Palermo, was before her accident at the Formula 1 race in Monaco, where she also shared photos with racing drivers Lando Norris. She had previously visited the film festival in Cannes. The young noble, born in Rome and grew up in cities such as Paris and Monte-Carlo, studied and works at renowned institutions such as the International University of Monaco and Harvard as a model and as an influencer.

Important warning for motorcyclists

In her Instagram posts, Maria Carolina addresses the risks of motorcycling and emphasizes the importance of a properly worn helmet that has probably saved her life. The accident has prompted them to address their 170,000 followers, to carry maximum protection when driving and to be aware of the dangers.

This incident falls into a worrying context when you look at the statistics from Austria. Many motorcyclists have been dying there in traffic accidents for years, with the number of deadly crashed motorcyclists remained in 82 in 2024, despite a general decline in the ride. Around 80 percent of these accidents happen on open -air roads, often due to excessive speed or distraction. The tragedy of such accidents primarily affects men who make up 94 percent of traffic accidents with a fatal outcome.

Maria Carolina is aware of this risks and would like to contribute to sensitization through her own experience. She thanks the doctors for her quick medical help and hopes to be completely recovered soon.