One man has been hospitalised following a road traffic collision that occurred across two different scenes on the outskirts of Ennis this morning.
It’s understood that two vehicles collided initially near Inch Bridge on the Ennis to Miltown Malbay road shortly before 8.00am. No one was injured in that incident.
However, one of the vehicles continued towards the main N68 Ennis to Kilrush road before colliding with a ditch and rolling over at Inch Beg.
It’s believed that Gardaí are investigating whether the driver of that vehicle suffered a medical episode prior to the original collision.
An ambulance and rapid response advanced paramedic unit were sent to the scene along with local Gardaí. When it was reported that a person was still inside the vehicle, two units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennis station were also dispatched.
Fire crews used specialist equipment to cut roof away so that man could be extricated safely.
The casualty was handed into the care of the National Ambulance Service and was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
Gardaí at Ennis are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
