Gardaí in Thurles are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Dovea, Bouladuff, Thurles, Co. Tipperary (on the N62, Thurles to Templemore Road) in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 17th August, 2019.
At approximately 2.30am a male truck driver (mid 40s) was in collision with a car. The driver of the car (female mid 60s) was fatally injured and her body has been removed to University Hospital Limerick., where a post mortem will take place. The driver of the truck was not injured.
The Garda Collision Investigators are currently at scene and the road remains closed at this time with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing to any persons who may have witnessed the collision or travelled on the N62 or who can assist them in relation to this investigation to contact Gardaí at Thurles Garda Station on 0504 - 25100, The Garda Confidential Line 18000 666 111 or any Garda Station.
