Blood Bikes South East gear up for busy weekend aiding Wexford Hospital patients

South East Blood Bikes Public relations officer, Stephen Hampson, said: 'We will come into our own this weekend, both day and night.'

Blood Bikes South East are gearing up for a particularly busy weekend as they help to transport blood, files and breastmilk for patients evacuated from Wexford General Hospital following this week's blaze.

The hospital was closed entirely on Wednesday and all 200-plus patients transferred to other hospitals after a fire broke out in the plant room. Some of the hospital's medical staff have now travelled to Cork and Waterford where their patients are being treated.