06/04/2009

Man Killed In Three Vehicle Collision In Tipperary

A man has died following a three vehicle collision in Tipperary over the weekend.

Gardai at Cashel ,Co Tipperary are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 2.45pm on Friday at Ballinattin, Rosegreen, Co Tipperary.

After the incident, a 44-year-old male driver of one of the cars, and its only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have since named the man as D.J Meehan from Clonoulty, Cashel. Co Tipperary.

The male driver and male passenger of a 4 X 4 vehicle were taken to the South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel where their condition is described as serious while the male driver of the third vehicle was uninjured.

Garda forensic crash scene investigators are currently examining the scene of the collision.

(DW/BMcC)

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