07/08/2008

Latest Road Crash Fatal

Gardaí at Newcastle West are investigating a two-vehicle fatal road traffic collision.

This latest road tragedy occurred on the N21 at Ballintubbrid, Newcastle West, Limerick, late last night, shortly after 11.30pm.

The 36-year-old male unaccompanied driver of one car was killed when he was in collision with an SUV which had two occupants, both of whom were uninjured.

The deceased was removed to Limerick Regional Hospital.

The road was closed at the time but has been re-opened since 6am this morning.

(BMcC)

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