Gardaí seek witnesses to collision that killed two drivers in Offaly
A woman aged in her 40s and a man aged in his 50s were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a road traffic collision in Co Offaly in which two people died.
The crash occurred at around 12.30pm on Friday in Cappincur, Tullamore.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the drivers of both vans – a woman aged in her 40s and a man aged in his 50s – were both pronounced dead a short time later.
The bodies of both drivers have been removed from the scene.
The local Coroner has been notified and post-mortem examinations will be arranged.
The road was subject to technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, but has since reopened.
An Garda Síochána are appealing to any road users who were travelling on the Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, between midday and 1pm to come forward.
Gardaí also appealed for information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision and those who may have camera footage, including dash-cam.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.