India, May 30 -- Maria Carolina felt "lucky to be alive" after getting into a horrific accident. The 21-year-old Italian princess revealed on social media Thursday that she "crashed headfirst into a wall" while riding her motorcycle. In the lengthy post, she expressed gratitude to first responders and health care providers for saving her life.

Carolina is the Duchess of Calabria and Palermo in Sicily. She is the eldest daughter and heiress of Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro. She has a younger sister, Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. The 20-year-old carries additional titles of Duchess of Noto and Capri.

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