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26th Sep 2019

Two people killed in road traffic collision in Clare

Paul Moore

Gardai

The incident occurred early on Thursday morning.

Two people have died as a result of a road traffic collision in Clare in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Quinspool, Parteen, Clare that occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, it’s understood that only one vehicle was involved.

Two males in their early 20s were also taken to University Hospital Limerick with serious injuries. Forensic Collision Investigators are expected at the scene on Thursday morning.

The road remains closed and local diversions are in place.

An incident room at Mayorstone Park Garda Station has been set up.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area between 12am and 1am who may have Dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayorstone Park Garda Station on 061 456 980 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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