Pensioner rescued from overturned jeep

AN 83-year-old man is safe and well after being rescued by fire personnel from his overturned jeep on the old N5 road between Charlestown and Carracastle.

The incident occurred in the townland of Gowel yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.

Fire brigade and ambulance personnel attended the scene.

It is understood the jeep left the road in wintry weather conditions and ended up on its roof.

The male, who was trapped for a time, lives locally.

The old N5 road was closed for a time to traffic following the incident but has since fully re-opened.