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08/05/2019
On-Duty Firefighter Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving
A fireman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving while on duty behind the wheel of a fire engine.
The man was driving a fire truck on the Callan Road, Kilkenny over the weekend and approached a checkpoint.
It is believed he was returning from an emergency incident and failed a breath test.
He was issued a fixed charged penalty notice.
(JG/CM)
The man was driving a fire truck on the Callan Road, Kilkenny over the weekend and approached a checkpoint.
It is believed he was returning from an emergency incident and failed a breath test.
He was issued a fixed charged penalty notice.
(JG/CM)
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