12/11/2015

Appeal Issued For Witnesses To Serious M50 Crash

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision on the M50 Southbound on Wednesday morning.

The crash happened at about 05:30 yesterday morning close to Junction 7, Lucan, Dublin and involved a car and two trucks.

A 47-year-old woman, the driver and sole occupant of the car, was seriously injured. She was taken to Tallaght Hospital where her condition is described as critical. The two male truck drivers, aged 33 and 47 were uninjured.

The road was closed for a period of time to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who were travelling on the M50 Southbound between Junctions 6, Blanchardstown and 9, Red Cow or who may have merged onto the M50 Southbound at the Junction 7, Lucan via the N4 Eastbound/Westbound between 5am and 5.45 yesterday morning, to contact them at Lucan Garda Station on 01 6667300, the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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