A 30-year-old mother of one is fighting for her life at hospital after being chopped multiple times by a close male relative, who then attempted to take his own life.

The woman, a CEPEP employee, had just arrived for work along Contention Road, Indian Walk, Moruga when she was attacked.

Reporter Cindy Raghubar-Teekersingh visited the scene of the attack and spoke with relatives on Monday.