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Killarney

Man in serious condition in hospital following Kerry collision

The crash, which involved one car, occurred in the town in Kilcummin near Killarney at approximately 4.10am.

A MAN IS in a serious condition in hospital after a collision in County Kerry this morning. 

The crash, which involved one car, occurred in the town in Kilcummin near Killarney at 4.10am.

A spokesperson said that the driver, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to Kerry University Hospital where his condition is described as serious. 

“Gardaí in Killarney are appealing to the public for information in relation to a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Kilcummin, Co. Kerry in the early hours of this morning.

“The collision, which involved one vehicle, occurred in the townland of Buddihans at approximately 4.10am. The driver of the car, a male aged in his 20s, was taken to Kerry University Hospital where his condition is described as serious.

“Any person who may have observed a gold-coloured Toyota Yaris travelling in Kilcummin and surrounding areas is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Similarly, any road users who were travelling in the Kilcummin area in the early hours of this morning, between 4.00am and 4.50am, and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí,” the spokesperson said.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.