Cork DJ Gareth O'Callaghan has revealed he's making his radio comeback for the first time since being seriously injured in a horror four-car collision.
The much-loved radio host will be on air again at Ireland's Classic Hits FM, just ten weeks after the crash that led to a six-week hospital stay, Cork Beo reported.
Informing fans, the 62-year-old father admitted that recovery has been slow, however, he's delighted to be back doing his favourite thing which he feels, will "help to move things along".
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He said: "At long last, I will be back on air on Saturday morning at 10am on Ireland's Classic Hits so I really hope you can join me. Recovery is slow but I know being back on the radio show will help to move things along. Music is like good medicine.
"Ten weeks on, and at last the Spring seems to be slowly throwing on a summer stretch. Plenty of sunshine(I hope) and good music on the cards this coming Saturday morning. It will be fantastic being back on air at last."
He was injured in a crash involving four cars on March 12, which led to firefighters cutting the roof of his car to get get him out. Two people were treated at the scene, a man in his 30s and woman in her 40s.
Gareth and another woman were brought by ambulance to Cork University Hospital (CUH).
He was driving along the quay when another vehicle crashed into the back of him.
His wife Paula and daughter Emma were both present in the vehicle but managed to get out safely.
He shared a photo of the scene at the time, saying: "I had to postpone my birthday today as I have been in Cork University Hospital since last Sunday following a very serious car crash.
"Following scans and further tests in CUH on Sunday night, I was told by the surgeons that I have a broken back, a ruptured lung, and some other injuries."
He expressed his gratitude to the teams from Cork City Fire Brigade, the National Ambulance Service and the Gardaí for "taking great care of us."
"Also our thanks to those who left their own cars in order to help us ahead of the arrival of the emergency services. Unfortunately, I'll have to take a break from my radio show until I know what comes next," he added at the time.
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