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30th Aug 2018

Woman dies after tragic incident near Kilkenny train station

Paul Moore

Kilkenny train

The incident occurred on Wednesday night.

Gardai have confirmed that a woman has died after a fatal incident involving a train near Kilkenny train station.

On Wednesday night, Irish Rail reported that emergency services were attending a ‘tragic incident’ near Kilkenny and that all travel on that particular route was delayed.

The Gardaí released the following statement in relation to the incident: “Gardaí in Co Kilkenny are investigating the sudden death of a woman following a collision on the railway line between Kilkenny and Waterford. The incident occurred at Purcellsinch approximately one mile from Kilkenny train station shortly after 8pm.

“The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her remains were removed to University Hospital Waterford. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”

The line has since been reopened with full services restored.