Two die in Wexford, Clare crashes

Two people have died following road crashes in Co Clare and Co Wexford.

Two people have died following road crashes in Co Clare and Co Wexford.

A woman (75) was killed at Carrowncalla, Co Clare, at 7.20pm last night when she was struck by a car while out walking.

Her body has been removed to Limerick Regional Hospital for postmortem.

In Co Wexford a female driver (51) died when her car collided with a truck at Oulart, Gorey, shortly after 2pm yesterday.

She was pronounced dead on arrival at Wexford General Hospital.

So far this year 357 people have died on Irish roads.

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