Woman in critical condition after two-car collision in Co Limerick

The woman was driving along the R512, situated between the towns of Bruff and Kilmallock, when her car was in a collision with another car driven by a man.
Woman in critical condition after two-car collision in Co Limerick

David Raleigh

Gardaí are investigating after a woman was critically injured following a two-car road traffic collision in Co Limerick, earlier today, Thursday.

The woman was driving along the R512, situated between the towns of Bruff and Kilmallock, when her car was in a collision with another car driven by a man.

The woman was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) where she was fighting for her life.

The male driver suffered injuries but was in a stable condition in hospital.

A Garda spokesman said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles at 2.45pm, at Uregare Cross, Bruff, Co. Limerick.”

“A male driver of vehicle 1 (aged in his 50s) was brought to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

“A female driver of vehicle 2 (aged in her 60s) was brought to University Hospital Limerick where she remains in critical condition.”

The spokesman said Garda investigations were “ongoing”.

Anyone with information can contact Bruff Garda Station on 061-382940.

More in this section