24/02/2014

Woman Dies After Car Rolls Over Her

A woman has died in a accidents in Co Clare after her car reversed into her knocking her to the ground.

It is understood that the woman was putting shopping in the boot of the car on Francis Street in Ennis at about 13:30 when it rolled backwards, knocking her to the ground. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to garda the victims grandson was in the car when the incident happened. He was uninjured but was treated in hospital for shock.

Gardaí in Ennis have appeal for any witnesses to the incident in the area of Aldi and Tesco to contact them on 065 6848100.

(MH)


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