Vehicle Ploughs Through Thurles Roundabout Removing Signage.

A serious vehicle accident took place this morning, on the R498, north of Thurles Town.
The accident happened at approximately 11:40am, when a car crossed the roundabout at Racecourse Road, opposite the TUS Thurles Campus entrance, before completely blocking the exit unto the Jimmy Doyle Road at Gortataggart.

**Vehicle ploughs through Nenagh Road roundabout, north of Thurles, having demolished signage**.
*Pic: G. Willoughby*.

The car appeared to veer across the centre of the roundabout, through the existing flower beds, removing heavy metal signposting in its path.

Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported and the scene was attended by sections of Thurles Fire Services, whose firefighting personnel directed traffic, until the offending vehicle was eventually removed, thus reopening the busy roadway.
Dismembered pieces of signage remain strewn at the accident scene this evening.