13/09/2010

Three Die In Road Accident

Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at Garryduff in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick last night.

It happened at approximately 9.10pm on Sunday and left three men (all aged in their 30s) dead at the scene after the people carrier in which they were travelling was involved in a collision with a car.

Three other occupants of the people carrier were taken to Limerick Regional Hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The four occupants of the car were not seriously injured.

The road has now re-opened following a technical examination but anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Gardaí in Newcastle West on 069 20650 or the Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(BMcC/KMcA)

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