Teenage girl dies following road collision in Limerick
A TEENAGE girl has died following an overnight road collision in Limerick city centre.
Gardaí are investigating the incident involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 11:40pm on Wednesday in the Bank Place area.
"The pedestrian, a female youth in her teens, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with serious injuries, where she has since passed away. No other injuries to persons was reported during the course of this collision," confirmed a garda spokesperson.
The road at Bank Place is currently closed with local diversions in place. Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct an examination of the scene.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212 400.