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One dead, two injured following Tipperary road crash

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at South Tipperary General Hospital
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at South Tipperary General Hospital

A man in his 30s has been killed and two other people were injured in a road crash in Co Tipperary.

The single-car collision happened at around 3am on the N24 between Clonmel and Kilsheelan.

The driver was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Two passengers, a man and woman who are both in their 20s, were also taken to hospital.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Garda Superintendent William Leahy said that from initial inquiries it is understood the car, a 05WH registered silver Volkswagen Polo struck a wall.

The car was travelling from Clonmel in the direction of Carrick-on-Suir at the time.

He appealed to anyone with information, or who may have been travelling in the area between 2.45am and 3.15am and who may have dash-cam footage to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 6177640 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.