A teenager tragically lost his life, while a man in his 30s remains in critical condition, following a single-vehicle collision in Tipperary early yesterday morning.
Shortly after 6am on Sunday, Gardai responded to reports of a serious crash involving one car in the Dundrum area of Tipperary.
All three occupants of the vehicle were rushed to hospital but one male, aged in his teens, has since passed away due to injuries sustained in the horror crash.
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A man in his 30s remains in critical condition, according to An Garda Siochana, while the medical status of the third occupant has not been disclosed.
Investigating Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area around the time of the accident, particularly those who may have dash-cam footage, to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí in Tipperary are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Dundrum yesterday morning, Sunday 26th March 2023.
"At approximately 6:10am yesterday morning, Gardaí were alerted to a single vehicle road traffic collision on the R505 / R661 junction at Dundrum village.
"The occupants of the car, a man (aged in his 30s) and two male teenage juveniles were taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for their injuries. One male teenage juvenile has since passed away.
"The man (aged in his 30s) remains in hospital in a critical condition.
"The road was closed for a period to allow for an examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R505 or R661 between 5:00am and 6:30am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tipperary Town Garda Station on 062 806 70, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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