Tragedy as man, 60s, killed in crash involving tractor as gardai make urgent witness and footage appeal
A MAN has died following a crash involving a tractor in Co Clare today.
The incident, involving the pedestrian and a tractor, occurred shortly after 10.15am.
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A pedestrian has died following a crash involving a tractor
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Emergency services and gardai rushed to the scene on the L7006 at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge.
The pedestrian, a male aged in his 60's, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was taken to University Hospital
Cops are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have camera footage.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.'
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The spokesperson said: 'Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the L7006 at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare this morning Saturday 21st June, 2025.
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'Gardai and emergency services responded to the collision, involving a pedestrian and a tractor that occurred shortly after 10.15am.
'The pedestrian, a male aged in his 60's, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
'His body has been conveyed to University Hospital Limerick. The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
'The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to take place.
'Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.'
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Police and emergency services rushed to the scene in the Tandragee area around 8.10am.
The incident, on the Mullahead Road, involved a motorcycle and a Renault Scenic car.
The motorcyclist, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inspector Cherith Adair: 'Officers received and responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Renault Scenic car at Mullahead Road shortly after 8.10am.
'Colleagues from partner services were also in attendance.
'Sadly, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.'
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