Carlow footballer Webb in seven-hour journey for broken-leg treatment

A GAA player is recovering in hospital after travelling from Carlow to Waterford over seven hours in three ambulances after he broke his leg.

Fri, 11 May, 2012 - 09:35

A GAA player is recovering in hospital after travelling from Carlow to Waterford over seven hours in three ambulances after he broke his leg.

Shane Webb fractured his leg in two places during a football match on Wednesday night. After treatment at the scene, an ambulance was called at 8.05pm.

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