N80 reopened following death of Tipperary woman (30s) in Carlow crash

The crash, involving a van and a car, occurred on the N80 at Ballintrane in Co Carlow at approximately 5.50pm on Monday evening, July 15.

The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 30s from Tipperary, was treated by emergency services at the scene but passed away from her injuries.

The two male occupants in the van, both from Wexford, were airlifted from the scene to hospital where they are currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.

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The driver of the van was rushed to the Mater Hospital by air ambulance where he is said to be in stable condition following an operation.

Meanwhile, the front seat passenger of the van was removed to Tallaght Hospital by air ambulance where he is also said to be in stable condition post-operation.

The N80 was closed until 1.30am this morning to allow Garda Roads Policing Experts to attend the scene. Both vehicles involved in the crash have since been removed from the scene for further technical examination.

Carlow Superintendent Anthony Farrell is urging any witnesses to the collision to come forward to Gardaí.

“The N80 is the main vehicular artery between the M9 Motorway and Rosslare Port. We are focusing on people who may have been using this part of roadway around the time of the collision between 6.15pm and 7pm.

“You may have been travelling towards Carlow or Ballon at the time. You might have noticed either vehicle, a White Audi A4 or indeed the White Mercedes Vito Van. You might have dashcam footage, you might have seen either vehicle pass.

“Indeed if have any information to support the Garda investigation, please contact Tullow Garda Station on 059 915 1222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Superintendent Farrell also asked people not to share images of the crash online.

“Gardaí are also aware of a number of images being posted on social media platforms post-collision. This is not helpful to the Garda investigation, but more importantly to the family, friends and community who are mourning the loss of a loved one.

“I would ask people who have posted those images to take them down immediately.”