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.
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 Limerick, where a post-mortem will take place.
Cops are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have camera footage.
A garda spokesperson said: “Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10am and 10.15am this morning, Saturday 21st June, 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
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.”
The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to take place.
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.
“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.”
Separately, a motorcyclist has died following a “serious” two vehicle road crash in Armagh on Thursday.
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.”
