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04/02/2016
Man 'Critical' After Boat Capsizes In Limerick
A man is in a critical condition after he was rescued from the River Shannon in Co Limerick.
Three other people, who were also travelling in the boat, have been rescued.
It is believed the boat capsized at Castleconnell, and the men were left clinging to the side submerged in the water.
It is understood the men were stuck between debris and branches from a fallen tree.
Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and all four men are being treated at the University Hospital Limerick.
Gardai have launched an investigation.
(CD/LM)
Three other people, who were also travelling in the boat, have been rescued.
It is believed the boat capsized at Castleconnell, and the men were left clinging to the side submerged in the water.
It is understood the men were stuck between debris and branches from a fallen tree.
Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and all four men are being treated at the University Hospital Limerick.
Gardai have launched an investigation.
(CD/LM)
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