Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision on N7

Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision on N7

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N7 at Rathcoole on Wednesday night, July 7.

In an appeal issued this afternoon, gardai asked anyone with information to contact them.

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According to gardai, the collision occurred when a car travelling on the wrong side of the road collided with a truck at approximately 11.40pm, Wednesday, July 7.

The three occupants of the car, all men, received fatal injuries.

In an appeal issued, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

“In particular, any witnesses who may have seen a dark blue BMW 3 Series vehicle (06-D-47768) in the areas of Belgard, Citywest or the N7 between 11.15pm – 12.00am are asked to come forward.”

The spokesperson added: “The driver of the truck, a man in his 40s, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital to receive treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. 

“Post-mortems for the three men will take place later this afternoon.”

Gardai can be contacted at Clondalkin Garda station on 01 6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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