He has had his leg amputated
Doctors are hopeful that a garda who lost a leg after being struck by a car while on duty is out of danger after scans indicated no brain injuries.READ MORE:Garda seriously injured after being 'run over' by car while dealing with traffic accident in CorkHe also suffered a fractured left leg and some internal bleeding.A source said: “When the news initially came through, there was genuine fears that he wouldn’t make it.
The crash happened at around 7pm as the garda was responding to a breakdown on the N25 Waterford to Cork road.In a statement yesterday, garda headquarters said the injured man was in a “serious but stable condition.”Following the accident, the Garda Representative Association’s President Brendan O’Connor said the “thoughts and prayers of everyone” are with their injured colleague.
“In particular, Gardaí are keen to speak to any driver that may have observed the broken down vehicle and stationary Garda car. “Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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