Garda escapes serious injury after car rammed in following high-speed pursuit Donegal

A garda has survived after his patrol car was rammed following a high-speed pursuit in Co Donegal in the early hours of Friday.

The injured garda had to be cut from his patrol car following the crash at McGrory’s Brae between Ballybofey and Donegal Town.

A black Fiat Punto which failed to stop for gardaí in Donegal was seen heading at speed towards Ballybofey.

At the roadworks at McGrory’s Brae, the Punto drove straight into the Garda patrol car.

The garda inside had to be cut from the vehicle by the fire service and was rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital. He escaped with minor injuries.

The driver of the Punto is still in hospital where, it is understood, he is also being treated for minor injuries.

Gardaí are awaiting to interview him.

The Garda Ombudsman attended the scene — which was closed to traffic.

A Garda spokesman said the Ombudsman attended the scene as a matter of routine but are not investigating the incident.

“Two people were injured and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital,” said the spokesman.

“Gardaí are appealing for information about the movements of a black Punto on the Barnesmore Gap in the early hours of this morning.”

Anybody with any information is asked to please contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 091 67100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.