Mystery surrounds discovery of body of a woman, 50s, in car at Limerick hospital

GARDAI have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body of a woman in Limerick city.

The deceased woman, aged in her 50s, was found in a vehicle reportedly parked on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick on Sunday morning.

Mystery surrounds the circumstances of her death. However, it is believed that it is being treated as a medical incident and that no foul play is suspected at this time.

Following a query from Limerick Live, a garda spokesperson confirmed that officers responded to a report of the discovery of a woman “unresponsive in a car at a premises in Dooradoyle, Limerick, on the morning of Sunday, March 15”.

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“The woman, aged in her 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The coroner has been notified. A post-mortem examination will be arranged,” said a garda spokesperson, who added that the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

HSE Mid West, which provides health and social care services to Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary, has been contacted for comment.

Anybody who was on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick on Sunday morning, and may have seen something of note which could help gardai with their enquiries, is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400.