Gardai appeal for witnesses to fatal road traffic collision in Limerick

Debris on the road following the two-vehicle collision at Uregare Cross, Bruffplaceholder image
Debris on the road following the two-vehicle collision at Uregare Cross, Bruff

The victim has been named locally as popular lady Margaret Irwin

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision, which took place two weeks ago, in County Limerick to come forward.

The incident involving two vehicles occurred at approximately 2.45pm on Thursday, August 27 at Uregare Cross, Bruff.

A garda spokesperson said: “The male driver of the first vehicle, aged in his 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

“The female driver of the second vehicle , aged in her 60s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick with life-threatening injuries. She has since been pronounced deceased on Wednesday, September 9.”

The victim has been named locally as popular lady Margaret Irwin.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have been travelling in the area around the time of the collision, and who may have any information about this incident to contact them.

Gardaí can be contacted at Bruff garda station on 061 382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

“Investigations are ongoing,” said the garda spokesperson.

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