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15/10/2010
Two Die On Irish Roads In 24 Hours
Two drivers have been killed on the State's roads in the last 24 hours in two separate accidents.
In the latest incident, Gardaí at Blarney said they are investigating a fatal road collision, which occurred at approximately 9.30am this morning.
It happened on the N20 near the village of Rathduff and involved an articulated truck and a car.
The 41-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the car was taken to Cork University Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.
Diversions werre in place along the main Cork to Mallow road and motorists travelling towards Mallow diverted at Bweeng. Those travelling towards Cork were being diverted at Bottle Hill, and Gardaí have asked that motorists should avoid taking this route if possible.
Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Gardaí at Blarney on 021 4516290.
The collision comes only hours after a 46-year-old female was fatally injured when her car lost control and collided with a ditch in County Kilkenny.
The collision occurred at Kildalton, Piltown in County Kilkenny at approximately 12.10am this morning.
The woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The road between Piltown and Templeorum is currently closed pending completion of an examination by Gardai Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who may be able to assist them, to contact Mullinavat Garda Station on 051-898122, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(DW/BMcC)
In the latest incident, Gardaí at Blarney said they are investigating a fatal road collision, which occurred at approximately 9.30am this morning.
It happened on the N20 near the village of Rathduff and involved an articulated truck and a car.
The 41-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the car was taken to Cork University Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.
Diversions werre in place along the main Cork to Mallow road and motorists travelling towards Mallow diverted at Bweeng. Those travelling towards Cork were being diverted at Bottle Hill, and Gardaí have asked that motorists should avoid taking this route if possible.
Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Gardaí at Blarney on 021 4516290.
The collision comes only hours after a 46-year-old female was fatally injured when her car lost control and collided with a ditch in County Kilkenny.
The collision occurred at Kildalton, Piltown in County Kilkenny at approximately 12.10am this morning.
The woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The road between Piltown and Templeorum is currently closed pending completion of an examination by Gardai Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to the collision, or anyone who may be able to assist them, to contact Mullinavat Garda Station on 051-898122, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(DW/BMcC)
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