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13/04/2010
Two Killed In Co Laois Collision
Two men have died in Laois after a car collision this morning.
Gardaí said they are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision on the N7 between The Pike of Rushhall and Castletown Co Laois. The collision involving the two cars occurred shortly after 7.30am this morning.
The Two men were aged in their late 20s and early 30s and were pronounced dead at the scene. A middle-aged woman who was also involved in the collision has been taken by Ambulance to Portlaoise General Hospital.
Forensic collision investigators have been notified and traffic diversions are in place from Borris in Ossary and Portlaoise via Durrow and Abbeyleix adding 30-40 minutes onto the journey. According to AA Roadwatch, the road is likely to stay closed until midday.
Witness or anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station 057 8674100 or the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
Gardaí said they are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision on the N7 between The Pike of Rushhall and Castletown Co Laois. The collision involving the two cars occurred shortly after 7.30am this morning.
The Two men were aged in their late 20s and early 30s and were pronounced dead at the scene. A middle-aged woman who was also involved in the collision has been taken by Ambulance to Portlaoise General Hospital.
Forensic collision investigators have been notified and traffic diversions are in place from Borris in Ossary and Portlaoise via Durrow and Abbeyleix adding 30-40 minutes onto the journey. According to AA Roadwatch, the road is likely to stay closed until midday.
Witness or anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station 057 8674100 or the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
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