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THREE STILL CRITICAL AFTER BOMB

Three still critical after Omagh bomb
By Claire McGahan

TWO women and a man injured in the Omagh bombing remain in a critical condition in Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital today.
Thirteen others, including four children, are receiving treatment at the Royal. Their condition ranges from seriously ill to stable.
At the City Hospital in Belfast, the condition of a 75-year-old woman has improved. She has been moved from intensive care and is now comfortable.
A 21-year-old woman is also in a comfortable condition at the City.
At Enniskillen's Erne Hospital, three adults are still being treated for their injuries and are in a stable condition.
Eight patients being treated at Londonderry's Altnagelvin Hospital are all said to be stable.
One of the children hurt in the bomb blast will get a special visitor tomorrow - Leeds United soccer star Ian Harte.
The international footballer is flying into Londonderry to visit Emmet McLaughlin at Altnagelvin Hospital.
Several casualties of the bombing are also being treated at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.

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Publisher: BELFAST TELEGRAPH

Ref: BT/0630

Published Date: 29-Aug-98

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