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M7 Reopens After A Series Of Tipperary Collisions

Gardaí have issued a warning to all motorists requesting that they drive with greater care, following a number of collisions on the M7 in Co. Tipperary this afternoon.

All of the vehicle crashes occurred, following prevailing bad weather conditions, including in particular, a series of hail showers, which are presently affecting Co. Tipperary.

The M7 was forced to close in both directions between Nenagh town and the village of Birdhill in North Tipperary, following a series of crashes on both sides of the motorway.
Note: We understand that this route is now open again since 2:00pm this afternoon.

Teen Arrested Following Tipperary Multi-Vehicle Collision

A man in his late teens was arrested and taken to Thurles Garda Station yesterday, following the possible theft of a motor vehicle, latter which was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the M8 Motorway, between Junction 4 (Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny) and Junction 5 (Two-Mile-Borris turn off, Thurles, Co. Tipperary).

The multi-vehicle collision, which happened just before 7:00am yesterday morning, involved two cars and a truck.

A man in his late teens was rushed to South Tipperary General Hospital suffering from serious injuries.

Gardaí believe that one of the vehicles, a car, latter involved in the collision, was taken without the owner’s permission from a property in Castletroy, Co. Limerick, late the previous evening.

Multi-Vehicle Collision In Area Of Thurles Golf Club

According to the AA Roadwatch Newsroom, (summary incident updated at 5:13pm this evening January 10th), the N62 remains blocked in both directions between Thurles and the Horse & Jockey, in the vicinity of Thurles Golf club.

Gardaí advise drivers to take an alternative route, while they deal with a multi-vehicle collision.

Tipperary Pedestrian Fights For Life Following Cycle Collision

A pensioner out walking on the N24 Limerick to Waterford road, at Glenconnor Upper, outside Clonmellon, Co. Tipperary, remains fighting for his life following a collision with a cyclist.

We understand the male pedestrian; latter aged in his mid-70’s and a local resident of the area, suffered serious injuries yesterday evening, January 6th, at around 6.35pm.

We understand the victim was removed to South Tipperary General Hospital suffering from serious head injuries.

Garda forensic collision investigators have since carried out a technical examination at the scene, however the true circumstances of the accident remain unclear.

Clonmel Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to Monday evening’s collision, and would like to converse with any passing road users who may have dash-cam footage.

Persons with information are asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station, Tel: (052) 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: (1800) 666111 or indeed any Garda Station.

UPDATE:

The elderly male pedestrian (named as Mr Thomas O’Brien) who received seriously head injuries following a collision with a cyclist on the eve of January 6th, 2020, has sadly passed away.

The Clonmel resident, aged in his mid-70’s; who was out walking at Glenconnor Upper, Clonmel on Monday evening, died at South Tipperary General Hospital yesterday.

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Victim Of N24 Motorcycle Accident Named

The man who sadly lost his life at the scene of a motorcycle accident on Saturday last, has now been named as 54-year-old Mr Maurice Feehily, a native of Clonmel, here in Co. Tipperary.

Mr Feehily lost his life in a head-on collision, outside the village of Dromkeen, on the N24 Limerick to Tipperary road.

The collision appears to have involved a van and three motorcyclists, all who were travelling in convoy at the time of the incident. While one motorcyclists avoided the collision, others involved suffered only minor or no injuries.

Persons with any information regarding this tragic event, are being requested to contact Bruff Garda Station, Tel: 061 382940; the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda Station.

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