Irish international hospitalised after car is engulfed in flames following road crash

A woman who was rushed to hospital after a car burst into flames following a collision in County Limerick at the weekend is a current Irish soccer international.

It has widely been reported this Tuesday that Savannah McCarthy (pictured below), who is from Listowel, County Kerry, was in one of the vehicles.

The two-car collision took place on the N69 near the village of Glin shortly before 8pm on Sunday. Gardai, firefighters from Newcastle West and Foynes, and paramedics with the National Ambulance Service all attended the scene.

A garda spokesperson said a woman, aged in her 20s, was brought to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for injuries which "are believed to be non life-threatening at this time".

Ms McCarthy, aged 27, is an experienced centre back who can also play in midfield. She is currently on Shamrock Rovers' books.

The Kerry woman has previously played with Galway, Cork City, Glasgow City and UCD Waves. Ms McCarthy won her first cap for Ireland in 2016. She was ruled out of last year's World Cup after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. 

Two men were also taken to hospital following Sunday's incident.

“One man, aged in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening.

“A second man, aged in his 50s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry to be treated for injuries which are believed to be non life-threatening,” said the garda spokesperson.

Firefighters put out the fire and they remained at the scene until after 11pm. The road was closed for a number of hours.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them.

“Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 7.45pm and 8.15pm and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West garda station on (069) 20650 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” said the garda spokesperson.