01/10/2010

Man, 25, Killed In Tipperary Crash

A 25-year-old man has died in a road collision in County Tipperary yesterday evening.

Gardai at Nenagh are investigating the single vehicle traffic collision, which occurred at Traverston, Dolla, Co. Tipperary.

The young man was fatally injured when the van he was traveling in collided with a ditch. The driver, a 36-year-old male, was also injured.

He was taken to Limerick Regional Hospital where a Post Mortem examination will take place tomorrow. The driver was taken to Nenagh General Hospital, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The road remains closed for technical examination and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station 067 50450, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Meanwhile, Gardai at Kevin St are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision which also occurred yesterday at Wood Quay Dublin 8.

At approximately 7.20am a female cyclist, aged in her mid 20s, sustained serious injuries following a collision with an articulated lorry at the junction of Winetavern St. and Wood Quay.

She was taken by Ambulance to St.James Hospital where she is being treated for serious leg injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kevin St. Garda Station 6669400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(DW/BMcC)

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