Man dies following multi-vehicle collision near Clare village
GARDAI in Kilrush are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision this Friday afternoon.
Shortly after 1pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving three vehicles on the N85 on the Ennistymon side of Inagh village.
"The occupant of one of the vehicles, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead the scene a short time later. Two other people injured in the collision were taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening," said a spokesperson.
The road at the scene is currently closed to facilitate examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and motorists are being advised that traffic diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. They are also appealing to those with camera footage, including dash cam footage, from the area at the time, to make it available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilrush Garda station on 065 908 0550.