Multi-agency rescue operation after lorry overturns into water in South Donegal

A man escaped life-threatening injuries after the lorry he was driving overturned into water in South Donegal yesterday afternoon.

A multi-agency rescue operation was coordinated by the Marine Rescue Sub Centre at Malin Head, with ambulance personnel, Gardaí, Killybegs Coast Guard Unit and Bundoran RNLI, assited by the Rescue 118 helicopter at around 3pm.

The casualty was winched from the scene and transferred into the care of the HSE at Sligo University Hospital.

No other injuries were reported.

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