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Inquest Reveals Critical Delay in Rally Rescue | Cork News
In a gripping inquest into Eoin McCarthy’s fatal crash at the Killarney Forest Rally, the clerk of the course revealed critical failures: emergency services should have been dispatched within 15 seconds of an SOS — but delays occurred as the tracking officer repeatedly alerted the radio controller before finally demanding action. Meanwhile, stage commanders were already en route with medical crews. The tracking system operated independently, with a dedicated officer for emergencies — yet coordination broke down. Weather wasn’t cited as a major factor, and the clerk sharply criticized the…
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