RIP: Woman (70s) dies following two-vehicle collision in County Limerick

A woman in her 70s has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Limerick on Saturday morning. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of the collision which happened on the N21 at Templeglantine West in Limerick at approximately 11:50am.

Emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene following the report of the collision. 

The female driver of one of the cars aged in her 70s was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick, where she was subsequently pronounced deceased. 

A female passenger of the second vehicle also aged in her 70s was conveyed to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

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A forensic collision investigation will be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI).  

Motorists are being advised that the road is currently open following the incident. 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was travelling in the area between 11am and 12pm on Saturday, October 18 to contact them immediately. 

Road users with camera footage including dash-cam from that section of the road during the relevant period are being asked to make it available to the investigating officers. 

Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.