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01 Oct 2025

BREAKING: Man dies in collision in County Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward

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GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in County Limerick this Sunday night.

Shortly after 9pm, gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on New Street, Abbeyfeale. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

The scene is preserved for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. A report will be sent to the local coroner and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision. Additionally, anyone with video footage, including motorists with dash-cam footage from the area at the time, is asked to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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