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Stardust survivor tells inquest of moment she knew husband had died
Summary
Marie Hogan, a survivor of the Stardust nightclub fire, testified at an inquest about the moment she realised her husband Eugene 'Hughie' Hogan (24) was dead. She described the fire's rapid spread, the smell of burning, and the collapse of the roof where they had been seated. Hogan recounted being pushed through blocked exits, the smoke filling the room, and a young man pulling her out while others were trapped. She noted that the roof collapsed over the spot where Hughie had been, confirming his death. Hogan also mentioned finding Eugene's brother Bernard in hospital with burns. The inquest heard additional accounts from Doreen Desmond and Joan Melia, detailing the fire's speed, the blocked exits, and the chaotic escape. The hearing continues tomorrow at the Rotunda Hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Stardust survivor tells inquest of moment she knew husband had died. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 1, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-11-29 Publication
Why: Ms Hogan said that she could not get back into the nightclub because people kept coming out of the door. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Rotunda Hospital
Topics
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