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Two men have died in separate crashes in Tipp and Limerick

Two men have died in separate crashes in Tipp and Limerick

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the accidents in  Limerick and Tipperary.

A man in his 60's was fatally injured when he was knocked down by a car at Hospital village at about 1 a.m.

He was rushed to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead.

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The stretch of road is currently closed to allow a forensic examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to contact them at Bruff station.

At around 2am, a  second man - in his 30's -  died in a crash on the N52 in Co Tipperary.

He died when the car he was driving left the road and collided with a fence at Ardcroney.

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He was the only occupant of the car.

His body has been removed to UHL.

Gardai have closed the road and diversions are in place.

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