Close call: Fire service called to car hanging off Blackrock pier

A car dangling off Blackrock pier was hauled back to safety by Cork City Fire Service this afternoon.

Two units from Anglesea Street attended the incident in Blackrock after receiving an emergency call just after 12pm.

One patient was aided to safety by Firefighters and Swift Water Rescue Technicians and then treated by National Ambulance Service (NAS) Paramedics on the pier.
It is understood the individual involved was uninjured in the incident.

The car has been removed from the scene and all fire crew have returned to base.