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3 Jun
Cork city gardai, ambulances and fire services are currently at the scene of a major incident along the quays on Friday evening.
A major search and rescue operation is underway at Kennedy Quay in Cork city.
It is believed a vehicle has gone into the water at the quay.
Witnesses to the horrific incident told Cork Beo they saw a car go into the river.
Witnesses say they saw two passengers free themselves as the car sank in the deep water.
Another passenger is feared to have been trapped inside the car.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to Cork Beo: "Gardaà are investigating all the circumstances of an incident where a vehicle entered the River Lee at Kennedy Quay, Cork City, at approximately 8:45pm on Friday, 3rd June, 2022.
"Two children were recovered from the water and are currently receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital for non-life threatening injuries."
"An Garda SÃochána remain at the scene and are awaiting support from specialist services to conduct further examinations of the vehicle."
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