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10/01/2011
Woman Dead After Cork Hotel Gas Leak
A woman has died in a suspected gas leak in a County Cork hotel at the weekend.
Gardaí said they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body at a Hotel in Kinsale, Co Cork at around 2pm, yesterday.
The woman's friends found the 30-year-old's body in an upstairs room at the hotel. She had been on a hen party with a group of more than 25 other women.
This morning, the woman was named as Miriam Reidy from Ballyhahill, Co Limerick. Her sister Patricia, who was sharing the room is said to be in a critical condition in Cork University Hospital.
Five other people who were in the hotel also attended the hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties but they were discharged last night after treatment.
Gardai evacuated the scene and a technical examination is ongoing. The Health and Safety Authority were notified of the incident.
A post mortem examination is to be carried out by the State Pathologist in this morning at Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí said they are calling on anyone with information to contact Bandon Garda Station 023 8852200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
(DW)
Gardaí said they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body at a Hotel in Kinsale, Co Cork at around 2pm, yesterday.
The woman's friends found the 30-year-old's body in an upstairs room at the hotel. She had been on a hen party with a group of more than 25 other women.
This morning, the woman was named as Miriam Reidy from Ballyhahill, Co Limerick. Her sister Patricia, who was sharing the room is said to be in a critical condition in Cork University Hospital.
Five other people who were in the hotel also attended the hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties but they were discharged last night after treatment.
Gardai evacuated the scene and a technical examination is ongoing. The Health and Safety Authority were notified of the incident.
A post mortem examination is to be carried out by the State Pathologist in this morning at Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí said they are calling on anyone with information to contact Bandon Garda Station 023 8852200, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
(DW)
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