30/05/2012

Girl In Serious Condition After Sand Dune Collapse

A 19-year-old girl remains in a serious condition in hospital after a sand dune collapsed on her yesterday afternoon in west Kerry.

The accident happened on the back beach of the Maherees.

Gardaí said the girl, who is from Cork, was with a group of pals on the beach when the incident happened.

She is currently being treated in Kerry General Hospital.

(CD/GK)

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