British woman dies after collapsing on a night out in Bulgarian ski resort
Police are investigating whether 22-year-old Nina Holmes had taken drugs before she died
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Your support makes all the difference.A British woman has collapsed and died at a Bulgarian ski resort.
Nina Holmes, 22, from Wales, collapsed outside BJ’s bar in the town of Borovets on Sunday night, officials have confirmed.
It is reported that eight other British nationals were taken to hospital following a night out in the resort – which is 45 miles from the capital Sofia – prompting a police investigation into whether drugs were involved.
According to the Mirror, police confirmed a local resort worker was being questioned on suspicion of supplying cocaine, while a spokeswoman for Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry confirmed a woman had been detained.
Ms Holmes’ boyfriend, Dean Herbert, wrote on his Facebook page that he was travelling back to Heathrow with Ms Holmes' body on Friday.
“Sleep tight my babes, promise you you're coming home” he wrote.
South Wales Police said it was aware of the incident and would be working with Swansea coroner Philip Rogers once Ms Holmes' body was repatriated.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Bulgaria on 2 February.
"We are providing consular assistance to the family at this difficult time."
Meanwhile, tributes from friends and family have flooded in for the popular rugby fan from Gorseinon, whose family run a local well known amusements hire company.
Friend Steve Maitland Thomas described Ms Holmes as funny, beautiful and happy.
He wrote: "I am deeply saddened she is no longer with us. Deepest sympathies to Terry and her loving family."
And Hayley Ravenscroft left a message reading: "Watched you grow from a lovely little girl to a stunning young lady now.
"A beautiful angel you are gonna be missed by so many in and out of showland. Keep doing what you do best and rock heaven."
Additional reporting by Press Association