Man and woman killed in traffic collision outside Tullamore

A traffic collision involving two vans has claimed the lives of a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s at Cappincur, Tullamore, this afternoon (Friday).

Gardai have issued an appeal for witnesses following the tragic incident, which occurred at approximately 12:30pm today.

In a statement, the Garda press office said the drivers of the two vans were both pronounced dead a short time after the collision.

The bodies of both deceased have been removed from the scene. The local coroner has been notified, and post-mortem examinations are to be arranged.

Gardai said the road was subject to technical examination by forensic collision investigators, and it has since reopened.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling on the Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.