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Man in his 20s killed in collision involving car and truck

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN has died in a collision between a car and a truck in Limerick this afternoon.

The man, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Limerick Regional Hospital for a post mortem.

The driver of the truck was uninjured.

The crash happened at Cooga Cross on the main Doon to Cappamore Road at around 3.30pm today.

Investigators are currently carrying out a forensic examination of the scene.

Gardaí in  Cappamore have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

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    Dec 24th 2014, 11:20 AM

    Don’t forget the ISS is flying over Ireland around 5.20pm today.

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    Mute Paul Nolan
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    Dec 24th 2014, 11:22 AM

    Not to be confused with them ISIS lads who aren’t nearly as friendly

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    Dec 24th 2014, 12:09 PM

    Love it

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    Mute Paddy Hannigan
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    Dec 24th 2014, 3:37 PM

    Its passing over again at 7:30ish I believe.Its going to be a clear night over most of the country aswell.

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    Mute Bob Moloney
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    Dec 24th 2014, 3:50 PM

    Just passed over now .
    Incredible the speed of it

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    Mute Sandra Claus
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    Dec 24th 2014, 4:26 PM

    5:21 for 4 minutes and 6:57 for 2 minutes

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    Dec 24th 2014, 11:35 AM

    Feliz Navidad to everyone!!

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    Mute Martin Hayes
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    Dec 24th 2014, 12:16 PM

    “NORAD have been tracking Santa for a good part of fifty years, since 1955 exactly”
    Really, Journal? I think somebody needs a new abacus for Christmas, or maybe an almanac.

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    Mute Ron
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    Dec 24th 2014, 1:37 PM

    Wonder what gps was like in 1955 also.

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