An Irish Rail train travelling from Waterford to Heuston station is currently stopped in Mullinavat in Co Kilkenny.
The 07:50 service was halted at the Glendonnell level crossing at about 8:20 this morning.
NEWS: The 07.50 #Waterford to Heuston train is stopped at the level crossing in Mullinavat #Kilkenny since 8.20am. A passenger took ill & emergency services are at the scene.
— Dean Egan (@deanpatrickegan) October 12, 2022
According to Iarnrod Eireann, emergency services are on board the train dealing with an ill passenger.
Passengers on the train have told Beat that they have been informed by staff that emergency personnel are having difficulty removing the ill person from the carriage.
Update: The train has since made its way back to Plunkett Station, Waterford city. There is no further update on the condition of the individual concerned.
We'll have more to follow.
