Search for reported firearm after woman found dead in burning car named locally
The body of the woman has been removed to CUH where a post-mortem is due to be carried out today
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This man is currently receiving medical attention in Cork University Hospital.
A forensic team will carry out an examination on the body and the scene today.
An appeal was also made by Gardaí for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
“The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed and a post mortem is to be carried out, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation, An Garda Síochána said in a statement.
“Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Doneraile area between 3pm and 5pm, particular anyone with mobile phone footage or dashcam footage, to contact Fermoy Garda Station on 025-82100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.”
BREAKING: Gardaí launch investigation after a body was discovered in a burned out car in North Cork Emergency services were alerted to a car on fire in the Doneraile area at around 4:30pm today.
Officers discovered a body inside a car that was on fire. The gender and age of the body are not known yet.
A search was carried out of the area and a man was rescued from a nearby river by Gardaí.
The man, whose age is unknown, is currently being treated at Cork University Hospital.
The scene is being preserved for a full technical examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been informed.
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Denise O Connor can see the strain on people s faces when she brings their loved ones into her ambulance. This may be the very last time that they see each other.
Because of Covid-19 visiting restrictions, being admitted to hospital has taken on a new dimension – one that leaves patients without those closest to them in their hour of need. I feel for those people, said Ms O Connor, a paramedic with Cork city s ambulance service. They just don t know whether they re going to see them again or not. We can t tell them yes, you will definitely see them again .