Ambulances line up for fuel at Limerick service station after supply delay

A NUMBER of ambulances were lined up at a petrol station in Limerick this Friday afternoon.

It followed a delayed fuel delivery that had left the station running low for two days amid the ongoing blockades which have sparked shortages across Ireland.

The scene unfolded at the Maxol Service Station Dooradoyle just before 4pm.

The petrol station is located in the shadow of University Hospital Limerick and across the road from the ambulance station.

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Stephen Kiely, who had stopped at the station to purchase coal and blocks reported seeing five ambulances parked at the fuel pumps.

Curious about the unusual scene, he approached the station manager, who explained that the ambulances had been alerted in advance that a fuel delivery was finally on its way.

Due to the delay, the station had been awaiting the delivery for two days, prompting staff to notify emergency services once supply was imminent.

The ambulances, believed to be servicing the nearby University Hospital Limerick, converged at the station to refuel as soon as the tanker arrived, ensuring continuity of emergency response services in the area.

A photograph taken at the scene shows the ambulances positioned at the pumps, with the hospital visible in the background.

While the situation appeared unusual, it highlights the logistical challenges that can arise when fuel supply chains are disrupted, particularly for essential emergency services that rely on constant readiness.