Concerns Raised About Newry Gas Explosion Ambulance Delay

Newry, Mourne & Down Councillor Liz Kimmins has confirmed that concerns have been raised in relation to the time taken for an Ambulance to attend the scene of last night’s gas explosion incident in Barcroft Newry.

"There are reports that the Ambulance did not appear until nearly an hour after the Fire Service had arrived at the scene at Barcroft. By that time those injured had been taken to hospital. This has caused great concern as delays can have serious consequences"

said the local Sinn Féin Councillor.

Echoing his colleague’s concerns Newry & Armagh MP Mickey Brady stated

"I have contacted the Ambulance Service (NIAS) for their response to this worrying claim. Communities should not have to experience long and dangerous delays waiting for ambulances".

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