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08/05/2009
Man Killed During Killkenny Collision
A man has been killed in a traffic incident in Killkenny.
The man was killed as a result of the injuries he sustained when the lorry he was driving overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no other persons in the vehicle at the time, and nobody else was injured.
Gardai in Waterford are investigating collision, which occurred near Mooncoin Village in Co. Kilkenny on the main Waterford to Carrick-on-Suir road shortly after 4.15pm on Thursday. Diversions were left in place overnight.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardai in Waterford on 051-305300.
Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch have been advising caution due to surface water on the roads around Boyle and Galway city.
There are also strong winds and blustery conditions that could impact on drivers as well as more vulnerable road users, including cyclists and motorbikes in the area.
In Monaghan, the N54 Clones Road is closed about 2km outside Monaghan Town as Gardai deal with a crash and subsequent fuel spill.
The closure is between Monaghan town and Brandrum Bridge and a local diversion is operating until 9.30am approx.
(DW/BMcC)
The man was killed as a result of the injuries he sustained when the lorry he was driving overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no other persons in the vehicle at the time, and nobody else was injured.
Gardai in Waterford are investigating collision, which occurred near Mooncoin Village in Co. Kilkenny on the main Waterford to Carrick-on-Suir road shortly after 4.15pm on Thursday. Diversions were left in place overnight.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardai in Waterford on 051-305300.
Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch have been advising caution due to surface water on the roads around Boyle and Galway city.
There are also strong winds and blustery conditions that could impact on drivers as well as more vulnerable road users, including cyclists and motorbikes in the area.
In Monaghan, the N54 Clones Road is closed about 2km outside Monaghan Town as Gardai deal with a crash and subsequent fuel spill.
The closure is between Monaghan town and Brandrum Bridge and a local diversion is operating until 9.30am approx.
(DW/BMcC)
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