Woman dies and man badly injured in Limerick road collision

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A YOUNG woman died and a man was seriously injured in a single vehicle road collision in County Limerick in the early hours of the morning.

Gardaรญ and emergency services attended the scene of ย the incident at Kilduff, near Pallasgreen.

The collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30am. The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20s, received fatal injuries following the collision.

A man in his thirties, who was a passenger in the car is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries atย University Hospital Limerick. A young girl and a male toddler are also receiving medical treatment but their injuries are not life-threatening.

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The road remains closed this morning with localย diversions in place. A technical examination of the scene will take place later today byย Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

In a statement issued this morning, a Garda spokesman said they were appealing to anyone who has information, who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam), to contactย Henry Street Garda Station 061 212 400ย ย the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.