Man (40s) dies following single vehicle crash near Ennis, Co Clare
A tragic incident unfolded on the N85 Ennis bypass in Co Clare, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. The single vehicle crash occurred around 12.30pm on Monday, claiming the life of the driver who was later pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick. The Co Clare coroner has been informed of the fatality, with the road reopening after a thorough technical examination. This marks the 81st road-related death in the country this year.
In a separate incident in Swinford, Co Mayo, a teenager was rushed to Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital in critical condition following a crash in the early hours of Monday. The single-vehicle accident involved four other teen males, all of whom sustained injuries and were initially taken to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. The teenager transferred to Beaumont suffered severe head injuries as a result of the vehicle overturning at the scene in Deerpark, Swinford. Garda forensic collision investigators are closely scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the crash.
As road safety remains a pressing concern, it is crucial for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies on our roads.
Keywords: single vehicle crash, Co Clare, fatality, teenager, critical condition, road safety
Source: The Irish Times