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Search underway for Garda swept away by floodwaters in Wicklow | Search underway for Garda swept away by floodwaters in Wicklow |
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A search is underway for an off-duty Garda swept away by floodwaters in County Wicklow on Monday evening. | A search is underway for an off-duty Garda swept away by floodwaters in County Wicklow on Monday evening. |
It is thought he was swept away in a flood after attempting to divert traffic away from a dangerous bridge around 19:00 BST. | It is thought he was swept away in a flood after attempting to divert traffic away from a dangerous bridge around 19:00 BST. |
The Garda helicopter, Irish Coastguard and several mountain rescue teams are involved in the operation. | The Garda helicopter, Irish Coastguard and several mountain rescue teams are involved in the operation. |
Many of the Garda's colleagues are also involved in the operation, which will continue throughout the night. | Many of the Garda's colleagues are also involved in the operation, which will continue throughout the night. |
Meanwhile a major emergency plan for the Dublin Region is in place following widespread flooding in the city. | Meanwhile a major emergency plan for the Dublin Region is in place following widespread flooding in the city. |
One hundred millimetres of rain - the average October rate - fell in Dublin on Monday which led to the city's major emergency plan being declared. | |
Business owners have also been affected. Dundrum Shopping Centre was evacuated due to flooding on its ground floor. | Business owners have also been affected. Dundrum Shopping Centre was evacuated due to flooding on its ground floor. |