Woman dies after being struck by train near Limerick

Part of the Dublin to Limerick rail line has been closed after a woman died after being struck by a train this evening.

Woman dies after being struck by train near Limerick
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017 - 20:30

Part of the Dublin to Limerick rail line has been closed after a woman died after being struck by a train this evening, writes David Raleigh.

The incident happened on the rail line at Killonan, near Ballysimon, around 5.30pm, an Irish Rail spokesperson confirmed.

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