TWO GARDAI TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER PATROL CAR CRASH NEAR GORT

Date Published: 11-Jan-2012
Two Gardaí have been taken to hospital after the patrol car they were travelling in hit a ditch outside Gort this afternoon.
The Garda vehicle was escorting a cash in transit van when it hit a ditch at Kiltartan close to the level crossing about a mile outside the town.
No other vehicle was involved in the incident and Gardaí have confirmed the patrol car was not involved in any chase.
The two Gardaí have been taken to UHG but it's understood their injuries are not life threatening.
