National: 'Number of persons' deceased following fatal collision in Co Tipperary

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a fatal collision in Co Tipperary, where a 'number of persons' are deceased. 

Emergency services and gardai "continue their work" at the scene of a fatal single vehicle collision near Rathcoun, outside Cashel in Co Tipperary. 

The fatal road collision occurred earlier this evening.

A spokesperson for the Gardai said: "Initial indications are that there are a number of persons deceased.

"An Garda Síochána are also in the process of informing families of this tragic incident and request time and space during which to do so."

This comes a couple of days after four young people tragically died in a collision in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.