Man and woman (20s) injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Clare
The incident happened on the N18 road at 7 am.
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The driver and passenger of one of the vehicles, a man in his 20s and a woman in her 20s, were conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at this time.
The occupants of the other vehicle failed to remain at scene.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
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