Two drivers rushed to CUH after head-on collision just outside Cork City

A medical team from the East Cork Rapid Response group and a helicopter from the north Cork-based Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) were quickly on the scene of a serious road traffic accident outside of Cork city yesterday.

The two car collision at Glounthane happened at approximately 3.30pm and involved two drivers, in their 60s and 70s, who required immediate medical attention at the site.

And that’s where the volunteer East Cork Rapid Response group – who fully rely on public donations to carry out their vital work – came into their own with Dr Hugh Doran rushing to the scene to provide immediate medical care alongside National Ambulance Service and the crew of the HEMS helicopter.

Postinng to social media after a successful operation, the ECRR said: “Two patients transferred to CUH for further care. Wishing them, and everyone else involved well.”

Gardai told CorkBeo: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Glounthaune, Co. Cork on Thursday afternoon, 20th June”.

“The collision involving two vehicles occurred on the L3004 at approximately 3:30pm.”

“The drivers of both vehicles, males in their 60s & 70s, were transferred to Cork University Hospital for treatment of their injuries. One of the drivers’ injuries are understood to be serious.

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The road was closed for a period of time to facilitate a technical examination but has since reopened to traffic. Investigations are ongoing.”

Nobody wants to see accidents on our roads – but thanks to the work of groups like the HEMS Air Ambulance based out of Rathcool Aerodrome in North Cork and volunteer groups – of highly trained professionals – like ECRR, Cork is well-served by emergency front-line responders.

The ECRR group – and other, similar groups working across Ireland – have been called, by the Road Safety Authority: “the difference between life and death”.