Man's, 70s, condition 'serious' after helicopter crash

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The Irish Coast Guard helicopter was called to the scene at around 5pm on 12th March 2017.

BY Iveren McCallion

A man remains in a serious condition after a helicopter crash-landed in Carlingford yesterday.

The Irish coastguard were called out at around 5pm in the evening.

The man, in his 70s, was flown to Beaumont hospital in Dublin.

Another man, believed to be his son, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda.

His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

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