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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Five treated in hospital following chemical incident in Co Down
Five people were treated in hospital following a chemical incident in Co Down. A major incident was declared at the factory premises near Magheralin on Friday night after 17 people were treated by the ambulance service. Advertisement Five were transferred to hospital, including two firefighters. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they received a call at 10.23pm on Friday. 'Four fire appliances and a command support unit attended the scene along with a number of emergency ambulances, a hazardous area response team, a doctor and PSNI,' they said. 'The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service declared a major incident as a result of 17 people having to receive treatment. Advertisement 'Of the 17 people treated, five were transferred to hospital which included two firefighters. 'All have since been discharged.' They added: 'There was no risk to the public beyond the site, however NIFRS implemented a precautionary 100-metre exclusion zone. 'The incident was brought under control in conjunction with the site operator and all emergency services left the scene at 4.50am.' Advertisement
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Paralysed man spends year writing letter of thanks
Three years ago, Leonard Mullin's life changed forever. A fall down the stairs at his home in County Tyrone left him paralysed from the chest down with limited use of his limbs. "I remember going down the stairs and the next thing I remember is waking up days later in hospital," he said. Doctors told Leonard that the accident had caused an injury to his spine. He said: "My injury means that my movement is extremely limited. The accident left me a quadriplegic. "I get some flickers of movement in my legs and in my arms, but very little." Leonard says he is thankful to be alive. "I'm lucky to have good family," he said. "Mum found me first and then my sisters came to my aid, and then my neighbours and they phoned the ambulance." After the call to emergency services, the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was dispatched. The Air Ambulance is a charity that works alongside staff from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Leonard credits the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service that came to his aid that day with saving his life. As an expression of his gratitude, Leonard decided to hand-write a letter of thanks to the paramedics that were there on the day of his accident. While putting pen to paper is something most of us do without thinking about, for Leonard, every letter and word he writes is a battle. He said: "I wanted to do something personal, something I could do myself, but it has been extremely challenging. "I can only do so many words and letters a day and I have to use my left arm on days I am able to, but it takes up so much energy." It has taken more than year, but writing a couple of words a day, Leonard finished the letter to coincide with the third anniversary of his accident which occurred earlier this week. "Finishing this letter has taken so much out of me, to me it's like climbing the highest mountain, but now that it's done, it means everything to me." The final paragraph of Leonard's letter reads: "Please share my heartfelt thanks with everyone involved in my rescue. I will forever hold your team in the highest regard, with deepest appreciation, Leonard Mullan." BBC News NI was there to capture the moment Leonard finished the letter and hand-delivered it to some of the paramedics that helped save his life. Damien McAnespie from Air Ambulance NI said: "This is an incredible challenge that Leonard set for himself. "He and his family should be very proud of what he has achieved." Following the emotional scenes of Leonard handing over the letter, he said that he hoped his story might provide others with hope. He added: "Finishing the letter feels like the best achievement of my life and words cant express my gratitude to the air ambulance and the ambulance crew. "But I also hope it shows people that even if you have a spinal injury like mine, if you don't give up, you will be surprised with what you can achieve, just keep on going."
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Paralysed man spends year writing letter of thanks
Three years ago, Leonard Mullin's life changed forever.A fall down the stairs at his home in County Tyrone left him paralysed from the chest down with limited use of his limbs."I remember going down the stairs and the next thing I remember is waking up days later in hospital," he told Leonard that the accident had caused an injury to his said: "My injury means that my movement is extremely limited. The accident left me a quadriplegic."I get some flickers of movement in my legs and in my arms, but very little."Leonard says he is thankful to be alive. "I'm lucky to have good family," he said."Mum found me first and then my sisters came to my aid, and then my neighbours and they phoned the ambulance."After the call to emergency services, the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was Air Ambulance is a charity that works alongside staff from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Leonard credits the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service that came to his aid that day with saving his an expression of his gratitude, Leonard decided to hand-write a letter of thanks to the paramedics that were there on the day of his accident. While putting pen to paper is something most of us do without thinking about, for Leonard, every letter and word he writes is a said: "I wanted to do something personal, something I could do myself, but it has been extremely challenging."I can only do so many words and letters a day and I have to use my left arm on days I am able to, but it takes up so much energy."It has taken more than year, but writing a couple of words a day, Leonard finished the letter to coincide with the third anniversary of his accident which occurred earlier this week."Finishing this letter has taken so much out of me, to me it's like climbing the highest mountain, but now that it's done, it means everything to me." The final paragraph of Leonard's letter reads:"Please share my heartfelt thanks with everyone involved in my rescue. I will forever hold your team in the highest regard, with deepest appreciation, Leonard Mullan."BBC News NI was there to capture the moment Leonard finished the letter and hand-delivered it to some of the paramedics that helped save his life. Damien McAnespie from Air Ambulance NI said: "This is an incredible challenge that Leonard set for himself."He and his family should be very proud of what he has achieved."Following the emotional scenes of Leonard handing over the letter, he said that he hoped his story might provide others with added: "Finishing the letter feels like the best achievement of my life and words cant express my gratitude to the air ambulance and the ambulance crew."But I also hope it shows people that even if you have a spinal injury like mine, if you don't give up, you will be surprised with what you can achieve, just keep on going."
BreakingNews.ie
18-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after vehicle hits pedestrians
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit a number of pedestrians in Co Down. The incident happened in Millisle on Saturday. Advertisement Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. '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,' she said. '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 Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious.' Advertisement She said the vehicle was found a short time later outside Walkers Lane. 'One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences, he is currently in police custody,' she added. 'Our inquiries 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.'
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."
