A woman said she is “lucky to be alive” after she accidentally swallowed a 20cm toothbrush while on a family holiday to Croatia to visit her in-laws.

Amber Hunt, 38, was on holiday with her husband, Amir Dervic, 41, and their two children – aged one and eight – when the scary incident happened. On July 27, 2024, Amber started getting ready for bed and began brushing her teeth. The mum-of-two was brushing the back of her mouth when the 20cm toothbrush slipped out of her fingers and down her…