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Eoin McCarthy Inquest Reveals Safety Failures | Cork News
A tragic rally crash in County Cork claimed the life of 22-year-old Eoin McCarthy, whose car plunged into a flooded stream during the Killarney Forestry Rally. The inquest delivered an accidental death verdict but exposed serious failures: no mobile coverage delayed emergency calls, Motorsport Ireland lacked a designated air ambulance landing zone, and responders faced chaotic conditions—including ambulances landing sideways or being blocked by the stranded vehicle. Volunteers reportedly hadn’t been trained on air ambulance protocols, while foreseeable dangers like unguarded bridges and…
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