Two children rescued from River Lee
A woman in her forties has died and two boys aged 12 and 10 have been rescued, after their car went into the River Lee in Cork City last night.
Passers-by raised the alarm shortly before 9pm at Kennedy Quay and Gardai, Ambulance and the Fire service rushed to the scene.
Rescue Helicopter 117 from Waterford also responded.
The boys were taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged into the care of their family, and an investigation is now underway.
Independent Councillor and former Deputy Lord Mayor, Ken O'Flynn, says it's a sad day for Cork.
Two Men Appear In Court Facing Charges Including Money Laundering And Possession Of Drugs
Irish Citizens On Virus-Stricken Ship "Safe And Well", As Protests Break Out In Tenerife
1 In 4 Women Affected By Maternal Mental Health Difficulties
"Like A Bull In A China Shop": Kildare TD Criticises Media Minister Amid Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s
Darkness Into Light Events Taking Place Across Kildare
EPA Says Increase In Recycling Needed For Ireland To Reach 2030 Target
WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus
Social Media Companies Deny Their Platforms Are Addictive
