Lorry overturns in water at St John’s Point, driver rescued by Coast Guard helicopter

A lorry overturned into the water at St John’s Point near Dunkineely at about 3 pm on Thursday, prompting a major rescue operation.

The incident, which occurred at Cashel Sound, was first reported to the Marine Rescue Sub‑Centre at Malin Head. Gardaí and emergency services were dispatched, including the fire service, ambulance personnel, the Bundoran RNLI lifeboat and the Killybegs Coast Guard unit.

Because the crash site was deemed inaccessible, the Irish Coast Guard summoned the Sligo‑based Rescue 118 helicopter. The aircraft arrived on scene and winched the lorry driver to safety.

After being rescued, the casualty was transferred to the care of the HSE at Sligo University Hospital.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Go Journal / Pexels.