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 An investigation is under way after an Air Corps Ambulance Helicopter was forced to make a “heavy but controlled landing,” in a field a few kilometres outside the village of Borrisoleigh, on the main Nenagh road, in Co Tipperary, shortly after 2.00pm today.
It is understood the helicopter may have clipped an overhead power line.
The Air Corps helicopter, which had three passenger on board, was attempting to answer an emergency call & pick up a patient in Borrisoleigh at the time of the incident.
The patient was subsequently transferred by road ambulance from Borrisoleigh, to the Mid Western Regional Hospital in Limerick.
It is also understood that three passengers on board the helicopter, sustained no injuries, while the extent of damage to the helicopter itself has yet to be determined. The Athlone based Air Corps Ambulance had only begun operations fifteen days previously.
The Air Accident Investigation Unit in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been informed about the incident & contingency plans are underway to resume Emergency Aero-Medical Services as soon as possible.
 Fire At Thurles Bus Depot - Photo: Brian Corbett A large bus was seemingly set ablaze at the Thurles Bus Depot today at approximately mid-day, Saturday 9th June 2012. Thick black smoke could be seen from a long distance away as the the bus was consumed by fire. Three Fire Brigades and one tanker were called to the scene to contain the fire and the North Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service quickly brought the blaze and smoke under control. Gardaí were also quickly on the scene to handle traffic on the road outside of the depot and any investigation that may be required. A small crowd had gathered outside the gates of the Bus Depot but quickly dispersed as the fire was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is as yet unknown at the moment but local people have told me that they had long complained about individuals using the buses for drinking purposes. It is unclear as to whether the bus fire was deliberate or accidental at the moment, but CCTV footage should be available to the Gardaí to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
Anyone with information can contact gardaí in Thurles at Tel: 0504 25100.
UPDATE: The following picture shows the aftermath of the bus fire earlier today. This picture was taken later this evening and shows five vehicles damaged in the blaze.
 Aftermath Of Bus Fire - Photo: Brian Corbett
 Accident Scene News just coming in of a serious accident, close to the roundabout which serves Cathedral Street, Mitchel Street & Kickham Street. The accident is understood to have involved a school bus and a cyclist at the start of the exit into Kickham Street (or the Dublin Road exit) between Topaz petrol station and the roundabout itself.
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene & the area is presently closed off to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Vehicles travelling from an easterly direction are being directed to the town centre via the Mill Road.
The road is currently closed and is expected to remain so for some time, with traffic diversions in place, as investigators examine the accident scene.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who might have any information or who witnessed the accident to contact Thurles Garda Station at Tel: 0504-25100 or the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111.
 Reports are coming in that a man has died following a single vehicle accident, after the lorry he was driving crashed near Cahir, Co Tipperary, earlier this evening.
The incident happened on the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway, close to Junction 10 at around 6:00pm.
The lorry is understood to have collided with an embankment, before coming to a stop in a field. As stated no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The motorway is not presently closed, due to the positioning of the vehicle and Gardaí are presently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No further information is available at this time.
 Due to track works between Portlaoise and Thurles, between 18.30 Saturday and 11.30 Sunday, on the weekends of 21st-22nd, 28th-29th April and 12th-13th May 2012, there will be bus transfers between Portlaoise and Thurles on the following services:
SATURDAYS: 17.30, 18.30 and 20.30 Cork to Heuston services – 18.00, 19.00 and 21.00 Heuston to Cork services.
The 17.25 Heuston to Limerick service will operate to Ballybrophy only. There is no service to Templemore, Thurles or Limerick on this train, customers for these locations should travel on the 18.00 Heuston to Cork service.
SUNDAYS: 8.25 Heuston to Cork – 8.35 Limerick to Heuston – 8.30 Cork to Heuston
On the Sundays listed, the 10.00 Heuston to Cork will depart at 10.20, and the 10.35 Limerick to Heuston will be delayed in Thurles for 20 minutes.
Iarnród Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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