Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a truck which occurred on the M8, Northbound between Junction 9 and 10 (Dogstown, Co Tipperary). At about 12:25pm on 5th September 2016.
One woman, in her mid 20's, was pronounced dead at the scene and two other women, both in their 50s, were brought to University Hospital Limerick and South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel. All three had been travelling in the same car. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
The investigation into collision is ongoing. We wish to renew our appear for any motorist who may have been travelling on the M8 road between junction 9 and 10 north bound between 12pm and 12.30pm, or who observed the vehicles prior to the collision or indeed the collision itself to contact the Gardai in Cahir Garda Station at 052 7441222 or any Garda Station.
Note to editors; Inspector Eddie Golden of Cahir Garda station is available for telephone interview between 4pm and 5pm today 8th September . Please email pressoffice@garda.iewith interview request.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí are at the scene of a Fatal Road Traffic Collision which occurred on the M8, Northbound between Junction 9 and 10 (Dogstown, Co Tipperary).
At approx. 12:25 on 5th September 2016, a truck collided with a car which had 3 females on board. One woman (mid 20's) was pronounced dead at the scene and the other two women (early50's and mid 50's) have been brought to University Hospital Limerick and South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
The M8 northbound between junction 9 & 10 is restricted to one lane at the moment.
