27/03/2012

Gardai Investigate Fatal Crash On N24

Two cars were involved in a head on collision on Monday night around 22:40 on the N24 near Bansha, Co. Tipperary.

The drivers of both cars, a female in her 20s and a male also in his 20s, were both fatally injured in the accident. The passengers in the females car, two males in their late teens, were taken by ambulance to Clonmel Hospital.

Gardai are investigating the cause of the crash with forensic collision investigators currently at the scene.

The road remans closed in both directions.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Town Garda Station 062-80670, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.




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