Gardai in Roscrea investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the M7 at Jct 22(Roscrea) northbound on the 26th Jan 2014 have now reopened the road (M7).
Previous press release attached.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai in Roscrea are investigating a serious road traffic collision which occurred on the M7 at Jct 22(Roscrea) northbound on the 26th Jan 2014 at approximately 9pm can confirm that the driver of the car is deceased.
The male driver (18yrs) was pronounced dead at the scene and removed to Limerick Regional Hospital where a post mortem is due to take place later today. Correction on last nights press release. There were three passengers in the car at the time of the collision(two females 20 & 19yrs and one male 18yrs) they were taken to Portlaoise Hospital but have since been released.
The M7 will remain closed for most of the morning and motorists travelling northbound are asked to exit at jct 23(Moneygall) and can rejoin the M7 at jct 21( Borris in Ossory).
Please see earlier press release
Garda Press Office
Gardai in Roscrea are investigating a very serious road traffic collision which occurred on the M7 at Jct 22 (Roscrea) northbound.
One car was involved in the collision and one male was seriously injured - sole occupant. The M7 is closed at junction 22 northbound to facilitate a Forensic Collision Examination and diversions are in place. Motorist travelling northbound are asked to exit at jct 23(Moneygall) and can rejoin the M7 at jct 21 ( Borris in Ossory).
Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Gardai in Nenagh on 067 50450 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
