28/04/2009

Appeal For Witnesses After Fatal Car Accident

A man has been killed and three children injured in a car collision in Dublin.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the single vehicle fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on the M50 southbound beneath junction 9, the Red Cow Roundabout, on Saturday at approximately 12.45pm.

According to Gardaí, a man in his early 40s who was the driver of the vehicle was taken to Tallaght Hospital with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead yesterday as a result of his injuries.

Three children aged between three and seven years were also injured in the collision and taken to Crumlin Children's Hospital and Tallaght Hospital for their injuries.

A Gardaí spokesman said: "Anyone who may have seen a black Fiat Punto car travelling southbound on the M50 at approximately 12.45pm on Saturday 25th April 2009, are asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111."

(DW/BMcC)

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