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Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police continue to probe woman's death on ferry from Fishguard
POLICE in Ireland have said they are not investigating any alleged public order offences on board a ferry following the death of a woman travelling from Fishguard to Rosslare on Tuesday. Wexford Gardai are investigating the circumstances around the "unexplained" death of a woman on board a Stena Line crossing to Rosslare on February 25. It had been confirmed that the woman was pronounced dead on board the ferry, and a man was arrested. A post mortem examination is currently being carried out at Waterford University Hospital, which will determine the nature and course of the investigation, a Garda Síochána spokesperson said. 'A man arrested in connection with the investigation remains currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region,' the Garda spokesperson said. 'A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to provide support and information to the deceased's family. 'An Garda Síochána is not investigating any separate alleged public order incidents on board this ferry sailing. 'Investigations are ongoing.' The Stena Nordica at Rosslare Europort after a woman died following an incident on the passenger ferry crossing from Fishguard. (Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) A spokesperson for Stena Line said: 'An incident occurred on the 2pm sailing from Fishguard to Rosslare. "This a police matter." Further sailings on the Fishguard to Rosslare ferry route were cancelled following the incident. The next Stena Line crossing will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 26 from Rosslare, with the next crossing from Fishguard taking place at 1.30am on Thursday. Rosslare Europort said all other services are operating as normal. Speaking to the PA news agency, Wexford councillor Ger Carthy said locals reacted with 'shock and sadness' at the news. 'I think the reaction here locally was one of shock and indeed sadness at what transpired on board the Stena Nordica en route to Rosslare Port here and the tragic events that unfolded,' he said. 'What transpired here last night and the response that was given by the gardai and the state agencies was second to none. There was a large presence here of specialist units and indeed the national ambulance and a large number of vehicles at the scene.'
The Independent
26-02-2025
- The Independent
Garda probe continues following death of woman on ferry
A man continues to be questioned by gardai following the death of a woman on board a passenger ferry. The incident occurred on a 2pm Stena Nordica sailing from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare Europort, and the ferry docked in Co Wexford. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 5pm and boarded the ship upon its arrival. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, which was then preserved for an examination. A garda spokesperson said: 'A man was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the eastern region.' A number of Stena Nordica services were cancelled to assist with the garda investigation. The next expected departure will be at 7.30pm from Rosslare. A Stena Line spokesperson said: 'As this is a live police matter, we cannot provide any further detail on the incident at this time.' Rosslare Europort said all other services are operating as normal. Wexford councillor Ger Carthy said locals reacted with 'shock and sadness' at the news. 'I think the reaction here locally was one of shock and indeed sadness at what transpired on board the Stena Nordica en route to Rosslare Port here and the tragic events that unfolded,' he said. 'What transpired here last night and the response that was given by the gardai and the state agencies was second to none. There was a large presence here of specialist units and indeed the national ambulance and a large number of vehicles at the scene.' Gardai said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Garda probe continues following death of woman on ferry
A man continues to be questioned by gardai following the death of a woman on board a passenger ferry. The incident occurred on a 2pm Stena Nordica sailing from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare Europort, and the ferry docked in Co Wexford. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 5pm and boarded the ship upon its arrival. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, which was then preserved for an examination. A garda spokesperson said: 'A man was arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the eastern region.' A number of Stena Nordica services were cancelled to assist with the garda investigation. The next expected departure will be at 7.30pm from Rosslare. A Stena Line spokesperson said: 'As this is a live police matter, we cannot provide any further detail on the incident at this time.' Rosslare Europort said all other services are operating as normal. Wexford councillor Ger Carthy said locals reacted with 'shock and sadness' at the news. 'I think the reaction here locally was one of shock and indeed sadness at what transpired on board the Stena Nordica en route to Rosslare Port here and the tragic events that unfolded,' he said. 'What transpired here last night and the response that was given by the gardai and the state agencies was second to none. There was a large presence here of specialist units and indeed the national ambulance and a large number of vehicles at the scene.' Gardai said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
'Serious incident' declared on cross channel ferry
A serious incident has been declared on board a cross channel ferry in the Republic of Ireland. The Stena Nordica had travelled from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare in Co Wexford earlier this evening and gardaí (Irish police) are currently at the scene. The precise details of what has happened have not been revealed yet, but it has been confirmed that a crime scene has been declared. Gardaí are conducting enquiries on board but they have stated that there are no public safety issues at this time. The Irish broadcaster RTÉ is reporting that it is understood that a woman was fatally injured during the incident on board the ferry, and that a large force of gardaí, including armed officers, and other emergency services are at the scene. The 19:00 local time outbound Stena sailing from Rosslare to Fishguard was cancelled. Stena said the cancellation followed "an incident" on the incoming sailing from Fishguard. Passengers are being accommodated by Irish ferries on the 20:45 sailing from Rosslare to Pembroke, according to the company.
BBC News
25-02-2025
- BBC News
Rosslare: 'Serious incident' declared on cross channel ferry
A serious incident has been declared on board a cross channel ferry in the Republic of Stena Nordica had travelled from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare in Co Wexford earlier this evening and gardaí (Irish police) are currently at the precise details of what has happened have not been revealed yet, but it has been confirmed that a crime scene has been are conducting enquiries on board but they have stated that there are no public safety issues at this time. The Irish broadcaster RTÉ is reporting that it is understood that a woman was fatally injured during the incident on board the ferry, and that a large force of gardaí, including armed officers, and other emergency services are at the 19:00 local time outbound Stena sailing from Rosslare to Fishguard was said the cancellation followed "an incident" on the incoming sailing from are being accommodated by Irish ferries on the 20:45 sailing from Rosslare to Pembroke, according to the company.
