Three people killed on roads during weekend

A MAN has died after the car he was driving lost control and hit a concrete post, bringing to three the number of people killed on Irish roads since Friday.

Mon, 27 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Colm Kelpie

The accident happened at Brittas, Thurles, Co Tipperary, at 7.35am on Saturday.

The man died in hospital from his injuries yesterday morning.

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