Woman scales crane at University Hospital Limerick work site
Emergency services attended the scene of the incident
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a woman entered a construction site on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick and is understood to have climbed up a crane.
Emergency services attended the incident which occurred at approximately 6am on Thursday morning, July 23.
A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that four units attended the scene.
They arrived at the incident at 6.06am and returned to the base at 8am.
Limerick Live understands that the woman had attended the Emergency Department on the morning of the incident.
It is understood that she then climbed over a gate to enter a work site on the hospital grounds before climbing several metres up a crane.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.
A spokesperson for HSE Mid West said: “This is a sensitive individual matter, and it would be inappropriate to comment publicly. Doing so could inadvertently lead to the identification of the individual concerned and potentially compromise their recovery.
“We are also conscious that reporting on matters of this nature can have a significant impact on our wider community, particularly on those who may be experiencing severe mental health distress.”
The spokesperson confirmed that the Health and Safety Authority are aware of the incident, adding: “As this is now the subject of the appropriate review process, HSE Mid West will not be making any further comment on this individual case.”
A spokesperson for John Sisk and Sons, the construction company operating the site, said: “We are aware of an incident on our University Hospital Limerick site.”
The spokesperson confirmed that “investigations are currently underway”.
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