Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin praises efforts of rescue services

SINN Fein MLA Maeve McLaughlin has praised the efforts of the emergency services following a major incident on the River Foyle yesterday. 

Ms McLaughlin said: “24 people were rescued from the River Foyle close to Carrigans during a major incident yesterday afternoon.

“Several of those who were rescued were airlifted to hospital while others were transferred by ambulance.

“The rescue operation was a combined effort involving Foyle Search and Rescue, the Irish Coastguard service, Fire and Rescue Service, the Ambulance service, and the PSNI.

“Their swift efforts and team work in responding to this major incident are to be applauded.

“Hopefully all of those involved in this incident will make a full and speedy recovery.”