Woman in her 30s dead after cars collide on Limerick road as four others hospitalised including two kids

A woman in her 30s has been killed and four others hospitalised after a tragic collision in Limerick on Halloween.

Around 4.15pm, Gardai responded to calls about a collision on the N21 just south of Rathkeale in an area known by locals as the Pike.

The driver of one of the cars, a woman in her 30s, was removed by Ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, where she has since been pronounced dead.

The three passengers in her car, a male (30s) and two young children, were also removed to hospital.

Gardai say that their conditions are not thought to be life threatening.

The driver of the second car, a male in his 20s, was also taken to Hospital. His injures are not life threatening.

The road is currently closed to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

A spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the N21 south of Rathkeale at the time of the collision are asked to provide it to Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastlewest Garda Station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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