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A WOMAN IN her 70s has died following a serious car crash in Limerick.
The three car pile-up occurred at around 6.30pm this evening near Newcastle West. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A number of other people have been taken to University Hospital Limerick. Their conditions are unknown, but none are believed to have life-threatening injuries.
The road has been closed as emergency services deal with the collision and diversions are in place on the N21 Limerick to Tralee road.
Garda wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069- 20650, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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another life passed to road deaths. So sad. My heart goes out to all families concerned.
I was traveling from Tralee to Limerick this evening, on approach there were road calming measures set up to prepare drivers for the scene of an accident and a diversion into the countryside to circumnavigate the carnage ahead . I knew something terrible had happened ahead in the distance one I saw the first checkpoint. Very sad altogether for those involved. My thoughts go out to all involved . I saw the scene ahead at the time, very frightening and disturbing , it looked chaotic. Keep your concentration on Irish roads folks at all times. Be safe
It was very bad Brian yeah.passed it myself this evening,I knew straight away it was bad when I saw the traffic building up. A scene of devastation.
So sad. Hope the families get the support they need at this very hard time.
So sad to hear. Hope the families get support after this tragedy.
Sorry for double post.
How many people must die on this stretch of road between Rathkeale and Newcastle West before the council wakes up ! It is 100 kph ,Is this a safe speed ,if so what’s wrong?
So sad , When will the councils take notice ? Give motorists safe roads to drive on ,and yes! proper signage ,
Or give the roads safer drivers. Some speed limits may be too fast for certain roads but you should drive at an appropriate speed.
I was driving on this road an half hour before it happened. There was a speed van on the road- I have witnessed previously dangerous overtaking and then braking once they see the van. Add to that the appalling weather and it was a recipe for tragedy.
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