Investigation underway after engine 'ripped' from car in high-speed collision in Clare
The car ended up on its roof on the N18 between Limerick and Bunratty
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a high speed collision on the main Ennis to Limerick road which resulted in a car on its roof.
It occurred on the N18 between Junction 5 Cratloe and Junction 4 Cratloemoyle, heading in the direction of Limerick city. No serious injuries to the driver have been reported at this time.
Gardai and firefighters responded to the incident, directed traffic and assisted with the clean-up.
A video of the wreckage has been widely shared on social media. It appears to show the engine ripped from the car due to the force of the high-speed collision.
It is understood that the vehicle hit the barrier and a pole on the side of the road before bouncing back onto the dual carriageway and landing on tis roof.
The road is littered with grass and debris from the badly damaged car
Separately, gardai are investigating a collision in the same area just a few hours earlier.
“Gardai attended a material damage road traffic collision at Cratloe where a car collided with a deer. It Occurred at approximately 11.55pm on Thursday, May 29. No injuries reported,” said a garda spokesperson.