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Case No. 22115Road traffic incident · Co. Limerick · 2 Mar 2023

Three-car collision at O'Rourke's Cross, Bruree, Limerick

A three-vehicle collision occurred at O'Rourke's Cross near Bruree on the N20 in County Limerick at approximately 1.30pm on 2 March 2023. No serious injuries were believed to have been sustained, though the extent of any injury was not yet known, and heavy traffic delays were reported at the junction.

  1. Reported2 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree vehicles were involved in the collision. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred at O'Rourke's Cross near Bruree on the N20, the main Limerick to Cork road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe collision took place at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday 2 March 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo serious injuries were believed to have been sustained, but the extent of any injury was not known at the time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHeavy traffic delays were in place and the junction was completely backed up from the Newcastle West side. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai attend three-car collision in Limerick

    Initial report of the collision with Gardaí and emergency services at the scene; heavy traffic delays and a backed-up junction from the Newcastle West side were noted.