Man, 40s, killed & woman, 30s, rushed to hospital after horrific crash between two cars as busy Co Limerick road CLOSED

The Irish Sun

2 days ago

So far this year, 103 people have lost their lives on Irish roads
ROAD HORROR Man, 40s, killed & woman, 30s, rushed to hospital after horrific crash between two cars as busy Co Limerick road CLOSED
A MAN has died and a woman has been rushed to hospital following a horror crash on a busy road in Co Limerick this morning.
The horrific collision, which involved two cars, took place on the N20 at Ballyouragan in Croom, Co Limerick at around 7:25am.
A man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman, aged in her 30s, was rushed to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be serious.
Gardai confirmed that no other injuries have been reported.
A section of the N20 road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Locals diversions are in place.
In a statement this morning, cops confirmed that they are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7:00am and 7:30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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So far this year, 103 people have lost their lives on Irish roads.
A total of 111 people died in collisions on our roads during the same period in 2024.
Separately, a motorcyclist died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Antrim on Sunday.
William Hewitt, 25, died from injuries he sustained in a horror motorcycle crash at Loughareema Road, outside Cushendall.
The young man, who was from the Belfast area, was the only person involved in the fatal broad daylight incident.
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The PSNI has since launched an investigation into the incident and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
Investigating cops said they are particularly interested in speaking to the driver of a tractor who assisted at the scene of the fatal crash.
Roads Policing Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Police Service Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Our officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle in the area shortly after 11.30am.
'Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended, however, Mr Hewitt sadly died from his injuries.
'The investigation remains ongoing, and we would ask anyone with phone or dash-cam footage, or information which may assist, to get in touch.
"Police are particularly keen to hear from the driver of a tractor who assisted at the scene.
'The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 655 of 10/08/25.'