Cargo ship overturns in Limerick Harbour

A salvage operation is underway in Foynes Harbour in Limerick after a cargo ship overturned while taking on ballast this morning.

Cargo ship overturns in Limerick Harbour

A salvage operation is underway in Foynes Harbour in Limerick after a cargo ship overturned while taking on ballast this morning.

One crew member was thrown overboard during the accident at 11am, but he was quickly rescued by local craft in the harbour and taken to hospital.

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