Fermoy Incident: A Shocking Morning at SuperValu
Ah, Fermoy! A charming town known for its serene beauty, lovely people, and… apparently, dramatic supermarket carpark incidents. Yes, you heard it right! In an unfortunate twist more suited to a daytime drama than a peaceful Friday morning, a 90-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a traffic incident at the SuperValu carpark. I can just see the local gossip bubbling over like a pot of stew left on the hob for too long.
The incident, which unfolded shortly after 11 AM—because when else would you want to be in a shopping mood?—involved two pedestrians who were struck by a car. Picture it: there they are, minding their own business, debating the merits of branded versus unbranded baked beans, when suddenly they find themselves in a real-life episode of Supermarket Sweep, but with none of the fun. One pedestrian, aged 90, sadly didn’t make it. The other—well, let’s hope they’re not too traumatized by the whole ordeal. Shopping should provide thrills, not spills, after all.
Details are still unfolding, but it appears the driver experienced what is being described as a ‘medical episode’. You have to wonder – was it a sudden bout of misjudged acceleration, or perhaps a cheeky snack attack that got out of control? Either way, it has led to quite the chaotic scene. Not exactly what you expect to see alongside a display of discount avocados, is it?
Emergency services, including an air ambulance (dramatic, no?), arrived on the scene at around 11:30 AM. I mean, nothing says “we’re taking this seriously” like a helicopter hovering over your local grocery store. I can only imagine the air ambulance crew getting the call and going, “We’re off to save lives… at a supermarket! Make sure you’ve got the right playlist—this could set the mood for our arrival!”
Meanwhile, traffic on Courthouse Road is currently at a standstill. Understandably, as people are likely rubbernecking harder than a flock of tourists at a celebrity sighting. Tailbacks are expected for a while, because what’s a little tragedy without a little inconvenience, right? And let’s be honest, nothing brings a community together quite like shared frustration at being stuck behind a line of cars because someone needed to discuss the merits of organic vs. non-organic bananas!
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has been on hand to reassure everyone that they are on the case. They’ve issued a statement (which, let’s face it, has likely caused the local Facebook group to ignite with speculation): “Gardaí are at the scene of an incident in Fermoy, Co. Cork, this afternoon.” A riveting piece of information, isn’t it? Stay tuned for more – maybe they’ll drop in a plot twist or two!
We’ll be following this story as it unfolds, and perhaps even digging deeper. At the end of the day, while this incident is undoubtedly tragic, there’s a stark reminder that sometimes, life can change in the blink of an eye—or in this case, the push of a shopping cart. So, hold on to your loved ones, add an extra layer of caution to your driving (and shopping) habits, and who knows, perhaps avoid SuperValu for a bit? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a vendetta against frozen peas to settle.
More updates to follow!
