One Dead Following Motorway Crash At Ennis

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Gardaí in Ennis are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M18 motorway.

At approximately 1.20pm Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving a truck and a car between the Barefield and Ennis exits.

Gardaí and four units of the Fire Service, two from Ennis and two from Shannon attended.

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The sole occupant of the car, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later while the male driver of the truck was uninjured

The scene is currently being examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local traffic diversions are expected to remain in place until later this evening.

Gardaí are looking for any witnesses to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

The investigation is continuing this afternoon.