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Sam Boal
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Woman killed in Waterford after car struck by falling tree

A female passenger also sustained non-life threatening injuries.
1.17pm, 16 Oct 2017
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A WOMAN HAS died after her car was struck by a tree in Co Waterford.

The incident occurred in Aglish on the R671 just before noon today.

The driver, a woman in her mid 50s, was fatally injured when her car was struck by a falling tree.

A female passenger in her 70s was also injured and has been taken to Waterford Regional Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Emergency services are still at scene.

Gardaí said they are urging all road users to remain indoors and not to travel unless your journey is absolutely necessary. Weather conditions in west Waterford and Waterford city are currently described as severe with reports of numerous falling trees due to high winds.

Note: An earlier version of this story, based on information from the Garda Press Office, reported the ages as 20s and 50s. This has now been amended.

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    May 27th 2023, 6:53 PM

    Rest in peace

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    May 27th 2023, 6:58 PM

    May she rest in peace, her mother was a legend too

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    May 27th 2023, 7:04 PM

    Terrible news. For her to be denied the relief that she needed for so long is shameful.

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    May 27th 2023, 7:21 PM

    Very sad news. Her family did everything they could for her. RIP

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    May 27th 2023, 6:56 PM

    RIP

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    May 27th 2023, 7:00 PM

    So devastated to hear

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    May 27th 2023, 6:58 PM

    Rest in peace

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    May 27th 2023, 7:05 PM

    May she rest in eternal peace

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    May 27th 2023, 7:13 PM

    RIP , brave girl

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    May 27th 2023, 7:13 PM

    May the Lord keep her happy in his Heaven and free from her terrible affliction.Rest in Peace

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    May 27th 2023, 7:19 PM

    R.I.P. Ava, thoughts with your family.

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    May 27th 2023, 7:58 PM

    Rest in peace Ava. A sweet little angel. Awfully sad :(

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    May 27th 2023, 7:46 PM

    Rest in Peace Ava. Very well done and thank you for your persistence.

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