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26/01/2016
Driver Rescued Trying To Cross River In L'Derry
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has rescued a driver who was trying to cross the River Roe in Dungiven, L'Derry.
The man, who was driving a 4x4 vehicle, is believed to have been trying to cross the River Roe.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was not injured, however he was left badly shaken.
(CD/JP)
The man, who was driving a 4x4 vehicle, is believed to have been trying to cross the River Roe.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was not injured, however he was left badly shaken.
(CD/JP)
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