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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Health
- Sunday World
Five people hospitalised after chemical ‘incident' at Co Down industrial site
Local authorities have warned locals to stay away from the business premises near Magheralin. The NI Fire & Rescue Service responded to the incident overnight. Stock photo. Five people were taken to hospital and 12 others assessed at the scene as emergency services responded to a chemical incident. The alert centred on a business premises near Magheralin, Co Down, which began around 11pm last night. Police, ambulance and fire crews responded to reports of a chemical spill. The NI Fire & Rescue Service issued a warning for people to stay away from the scene during the alert, which continued until 4.45am this morning. None of the five patients, who were taken to three local hospitals, are in a life-threatening condition. There is no wider risk to the public. The NI Fire & Rescue Service responded to the incident overnight. Stock photo. News in 90 Seconds - 7th June The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: "NIAS received reports of a potential chemical incident at an industrial site near Magheralin and dispatched a number of emergency ambulances, ambulance officers, a Hazardous Area Response Team and a doctor to the scene with a major incident being declared as a result of the number of reported casualties. "Seventeen potential patients were assessed and five transferred to hospital (Craigavon Area Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital and Daisy Hill) though none are thought to be in a life-threatening condition. "A further 12 patients were monitored and then discharged from the scene. 'NIAS worked alongside colleagues from NIFRS and PSNI to manage the incident. 'It is not believed that there is any wider risk to local residents as a result of the incident." A PSNI spokesperson said: 'Police received a request for traffic management assistance from colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service at around 11pm on Friday. 'The request followed a reported chemical spill at a factory in the Steps Road area of Magheralin. After a number of people were identified as affected by the spillage, a major incident was declared. 'It was established that there was no risk to the wider public and all emergency services left the scene at around 4.45am.' More to follow
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Cheese factory 'chemical spill' leaves 17 people injured as hazard team respond
Emergency services were called to the site after the alarm was raised in the early hours of Saturday, June 7. A major incident was sparked following a suspected chemical spill at an industrial site in Northern Ireland. Emergency services were called to Leprino, a cheese factory near Magheralin in County Down, after the alarm was raised in the early hours of Saturday, June 7. The fire service were called to the scene alongside police, ambulance crews and a Hazardous Area Response Team. Following the incident 17 patients were treated. Five of those were taken to the hospital for treatment, although their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening. A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson told Belfast Live: "NIAS received reports of a potential chemical incident at an industrial site near Magheralin and dispatched a number of emergency ambulances, ambulance officers, a Hazardous Area Response Team and a doctor to the scene with a major incident being declared as a result of the number of reported casualties. "17 potential patients were assessed and five transferred to hospital (Craigavon Area Hospital, RVH and Daisy Hill) though none are thought to be in a life-threatening condition. "A further 12 patients were monitored and then discharged from the scene. "NIAS worked alongside colleagues from NIFRS and PSNI to manage the incident. It is not believed that there is any wider risk to local residents as a result of the incident." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two rushed to hospital with ‘serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested
CAR CRASH Two rushed to hospital with 'serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people have been rushed to hospital in serious condition after a car drove into a crowd on a busy Down street. Cops in Millisle, Co Down have arrested a man after he drove his car into pedestrians last night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The PSNI received a report at around 11pm that a car had collided with a number of people outside a licensed premises on Main Street. It was reported that the driver had then turned around and drove off from the scene following the incident. Officers rushed to the scene, with two people being rushed to hospital. Their injuries are being described as serious. Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: 'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from NIAS attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious." The car was later discovered outside Walkers Lane. A man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences. He is currently being detained in police custody. Ryan continued: "The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody." "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25." Drivers are now advised that Main Street, Millisle is currently closed. The PSNI ask that motorists seek alternate routes for your journey. A report can be made using the online reporting form via Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at DERRY CRASH Separately, cops in Derry are appealing for information following a crash yesterday. Inspector Irwin said: "Police were on patrol in the Glengalliagh Road area around 10.05pm, when they observed a white vehicle driving erratically from the Leafair Park area, in the direction of Ballyarnett roundabout. "The vehicle, a white Toyota Altezza, appeared to make off from the marked police vehicle and was observed driving at speed in the direction of Racecourse Road, where it was involved in a head-on collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra. "The driver of the Toyota and the driver and two passengers of the Vauxhall Astra were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be serious at this time. "Our enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this, or who may have dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1695 of 17/5/25. "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two rushed to hospital with ‘serious' injuries after car ploughs into pedestrians on busy Co Down street as man arrested
TWO people have been rushed to hospital in serious condition after a car drove into a crowd on a busy Down street. Cops in Millisle, Co Down have arrested a man after he drove his car into pedestrians last night. Advertisement The PSNI received a report at around 11pm that a car had collided with a number of people outside a licensed premises on Main Street. It was reported that the driver had then turned around and drove off from the scene following the incident. Officers rushed to the scene, with two people being rushed to hospital. Their injuries are being described as serious. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: 'We received a report at around 11.05pm, that a vehicle had collided with a number of pedestrians outside licensed premises on Main Street, Millisle. 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from NIAS attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious." The car was later discovered outside Walkers Lane. A man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences. He is currently being detained in police custody. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Ryan continued: "The vehicle was located a short time later outside Walkers Lane, Millisle. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody." "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident, or anyone with dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference CW 1805 of 17/05/25." Drivers are now advised that Main Street, Millisle is currently closed. The PSNI ask that motorists seek alternate routes for your journey. Advertisement A report can be made using the online reporting form via Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at DERRY CRASH Separately, cops in Derry are appealing for information following a crash yesterday. Inspector Irwin said: "Police were on patrol in the Glengalliagh Road area around 10.05pm, when they observed a white vehicle driving erratically from the Leafair Park area, in the direction of Ballyarnett roundabout. "The vehicle, a white Toyota Altezza, appeared to make off from the marked police vehicle and was observed driving at speed in the direction of Racecourse Road, where it was involved in a head-on collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra. Advertisement "The driver of the Toyota and the driver and two passengers of the Vauxhall Astra were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be serious at this time. "Our enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this, or who may have dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1695 of 17/5/25. "Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Advertisement 1 Cops are appealing for witnesses Credit: PA:Press Association
Irish Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
'Complex' operation on major road to rescue 40 cows trapped after lorry crash
An operation is ongoing to free cattle from a livestock lorry after it overturned on the M1 on Friday morning. The motorway is shut in both directions near Dungannon, Co Tyrone following the incident, which involved about 40 cows, Belfast Live reports. David Doherty, area commander for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), said the driver 'is safe and well'. He told the BBC Nolan Show: 'At the minute, we have 30 firefighters on scene, we have appliances from Dungannon, Portadown and Armagh. 'We have two specialist animal rescue teams… and we have our specialist rescue team. 'We have an overturned lorry. Thankfully, the driver is safe and well. There are 40 cattle trapped in the lorry, we are carrying out an extraction of those animals. 'We have a rescue plan in place. We are off-loading those animals into another vehicle and we will transport them away safely. 'It is a challenging operation at the moment. Unfortunately, both ways of the motorway are currently closed, and may be for several hours.' A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed one person was brought to hospital following the incident. A NIAS spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 05:27am on Friday, 16 May, following reports of a road traffic collision on the M1 Motorway "NIAS dispatched two Emergency Crews to the incident. Following initial assessment and treatment at scene, one person was taken to Craigavon Area Hospital by ambulance."
