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06/05/2016
Investigation Launched Into Fatal Traffic Collision In Co Kilkenny
Gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal road traffic collision in Co Kilkenny.
The incident occurred shortly before 4:30pm on the N77 Kilkenny-Ballyragget Road yesterday, 05 May.
An 80-year-old man, who was the driver and sole occupant of one of the cars, suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the second car, a 59-year-old man, received serious injuries and was airlifted to Waterford University Hospital.
His condition is described as stable.
The road was closed to allow forensic investigations but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/JP)
The incident occurred shortly before 4:30pm on the N77 Kilkenny-Ballyragget Road yesterday, 05 May.
An 80-year-old man, who was the driver and sole occupant of one of the cars, suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
The driver of the second car, a 59-year-old man, received serious injuries and was airlifted to Waterford University Hospital.
His condition is described as stable.
The road was closed to allow forensic investigations but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/JP)
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