Limerick gardai attend separate collisions on St Patrick's Day
EMERGENCY services in Limerick attended back-to-back road traffic collisions this St Patrick's Day.
A head on collision involving two cars occurred at the Ballysimon junction on the Tipperary Road at around 5pm. Gardai, Limerick Fire and Rescue Service and HSE paramedics all attended the scene.
It is understood that three occupants of the vehicles were treated for injuries. However, it is understood they are not of a serious nature.
Shortly prior to the incident in Ballysimon, a collision involving a car and a motorbike occurred at the Kilmallock Road roundabout in the city. Again, Gardai, Limerick Fire and Rescue Service and HSE paramedics were called to the accident.
The motorcyclist is understood to have sustained minor injuries.
While there were delays for a period of time as the vehicles were removed, traffic has now returned to normal.