Woman in her 80s dies after Cashel road collision

A woman in her 80s died following a road traffic collision in Cashel, County Tipperary, on Wednesday afternoon. The Irish Examiner, The Journal, and The Irish Times all reported that the crash occurred on Friar Street shortly after 3:00 pm. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. [1][2][3]

The Irish Times reported that the collision involved a single vehicle. According to the same outlet, it is understood that the woman lost control of her car, mounted the footpath, and collided with a shopfront. No other injuries were reported from the incident. [3]

The Irish Examiner, The Journal, and The Irish Times reported that Gardaí closed the road to allow forensic collision investigators to conduct a technical examination. Local diversions were established in the area following the crash. [1][2][3]

Gardaí appealed for witnesses to come forward with information. The Irish Examiner and The Journal both reported that officers asked any road users with camera footage who were travelling in the area between 2:50 pm and 3:20 pm to contact investigating officers. [1][2]