An accident on board the Bow Hercules oil/chemical tanker at Foynes Port resulted in two men being hospitalized. The incident occurred shortly after 7pm, prompting a significant emergency response that included the HSE air ambulance and local emergency services. Although both men were transported to University Hospital Limerick, specific details surrounding the nature of their injuries were not disclosed. Investigations into the accident are being conducted by the relevant authorities, and the port is expected to resume operations soon.
The cause of the accident is being investigated by the relevant authorities, while the matter on board the ship has made safe, with the port due to resume operations tonight.
Gardaí are currently at scene following a report of an incident on a ship in Foynes Port, Limerick this evening, shortly before 7pm.
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