The driver of the truck was unharmed.
A woman and a teenage girl have been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Carlow on Wednesday (4 May).
The two vehicle collision, involving a car and truck, occurred at approximately 3pm at the junction of the L1003 and L4038 in Ballybannon.
The driver of the car, a woman in her 40s, and a passenger, a girl in her teens, from the car were taken to Beaumont and Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Dublin with serious injuries.
The driver of the truck was unharmed.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place, with a technical examination of the scene underway.
Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users who were travelling who has camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information can contact Carlow Garda Station at 059 9136620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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