24/05/2013

Pensioner Dies In Road Crash In Co Tipperary

A pensioner has died in a road collision in Cahir, Co Tipperary.

The man, who was in his 80s, died after his car was in a crash with a truck on the M8 southbound at approximately 2am this morning.

The driver of the truck was not injured in the accident.

A post-mortem examination will take place on the body in South Tipperary General Hospital.

The road has been closed and diversions are in place.

(CD)

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