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Two killed in separate single-car collisions in Tipperary

A man in his 40s died in a single-car crash on the R445 in Birdhill
A man in his 40s died in a single-car crash on the R445 in Birdhill

Two people have died in separate single-car collisions in Co Tipperary in the early hours of the morning.

A man in his 40s died after a single-car collision in Birdhill, while a woman in her 80s died following a single-car collision in Nenagh overnight.

The crash in Birdhill occurred on the R445.

The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The coroner has also been notified.

The R445 was closed for forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 10pm yesterday and 8am this morning are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Street view of University Hospital Limerick
Both bodies have been removed to the mortuary in University Hospital Limerick

Separately, a woman in her 80s died following a single-car collision in Toomevara.

The crash occurred between midnight and 2.20am.

The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The coroner has been notified and the road remains closed for forensic examination.

Traffic diversions are in place.

A road scene in Toomevara, Tipperary
A woman in her 80s died following a single-car crash in Toomevara

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between midnight and 2.30am are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with information about either collision is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.