A MAJOR rescue operation is underway as emergency services have rushed to Howth harbour this evening.
Multiple agencies have responded to the incident, including Dublin Fire Brigade, An Garda Síochána, the Howth Coast Guard and the RNLI.
Something big going on in Howth. Police, fire brigade, ambulances and coast guard all rushing to scene. Seems to be the mid pier. pic.twitter.com/uXSePWNatA
— David Gantly (@davegantly) January 24, 2018
Dublin Fire Brigade have said they are responding to a water rescue incident, and it's believed a car has entered the water with one person in the vehicle.
#BreakingNews A major search of Howth Harbour is happening at present.. pic.twitter.com/cgUVwyZG3n
— Padraig O'Reilly Photographer (@padraig_reilly) January 24, 2018
Water rescue in Howth pic.twitter.com/9JuiutAS2P
— Des Mullan (@desmullan) January 24, 2018
DFB tweeted: "We're currently attending a water rescue incident in Howth as part of a multi agency response involving @IrishCoastGuard @RNLI @howthcoastguard & firefighters from Kilbarrack, North Strand with advanced paramedics."
We're currently attending a water rescue incident in #Howth as part of a multi agency response involving @IrishCoastGuard @RNLI @howthcoastguard & firefighters from Kilbarrack, North Strand with advanced paramedics #Dublin #fire pic.twitter.com/Lp80Xt5zku
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 24, 2018
