Terrifying moment as woman on Irish TV falls ill and collapases on air

TV viewers in Ireland expressed major concern for a woman who appeared to collapse mid-interview live on RTE on Monday evening.

Shirley Scott from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre was speaking about the recent Blaithnaid Raleigh case, when she appeared to begin losing her balance, but she managed to keep talking.

However, the footage shows that before long, she collpased entirely , prompting a concerned response from the interviewer and those who had tuned in.

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Presenter Carla O'Brien, immediately said: "We just apologise there, we'll make sure Shirley Scott is okay, she's after having an incident there, we will make sure she is okay in that regard."

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Many took to social media to share the video and express concern about what had happened. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre shared an update on Scott's condition, letting everyone know that she is in "good hands".

The post read: "Thanks to everyone for your messages of concern about our lovely Shirley - she is good hands being looked after now. Our sincere thanks to RTE cameraman Gordon who came to her immediate assistance."

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