Gardaí are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ballybannon, County Carlow, this evening Saturday 9th August 2014 at approximately 5pm.
One male, 42 years, was fatally injured. A post mortem is due to take place at Waterford University Hospital in the morning, Sunday 10th August 2014.
Seven other people were injured in the collision. Two males, 33 & 36 years, were air lifted to Waterford University Hospital. Two males, 12 & 33 years and three females, 46, 50 & 80 years, were taken to Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Three of the seven are described as being in a serious condition. One male, 46 years, was uninjured.
The road ( Old Bagnelstown-Carlow Road) was closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them at Carlow Garda Station on 059 9136620, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
