Fatal road traffic collision in Co Limerick

49442006_gardaroadclosed226Gardaí in Bruff are investigating a fatal two car road traffic collision that occurred today the 23rd July 2014.

The collision occurred at approximately 12.30pm on the N20 at Creggane, Co Limerick, two miles outside Charleville . The driver of one vehicle  was seriously injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. The body is still at the scene and  will be removed to Midwestern Regional Hospital, Limerick later for a post mortem.

 The driver of the other car was taken to Limerick Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There were no passengers in either car.

The road was closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision Examination. Diversions in place.

Witnesses are asked to contact Bruff Garda station on 061 382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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