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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí re-issue witness appeal after death of elderly man injured in Tipperary accident

Gardaí re-issue witness appeal after death of elderly man injured in Thurles accident last week

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision which took place at Liberty Square, Thurles on Tuesday, August 15 at approximately 2.45pm.

The collision occurred between a HGV and a male pedestrian aged in his early 80s.

The pedestrian was taken to Limerick University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries. This male has since passed away and post-mortem will take place.

The road was closed and the scene was examined by the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 3.30pm to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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