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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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Courts Heathrow Place: Limerick Place: Dublin Place: Killonan Place: Ballysimon Place: Limerick City Place: Killonan Bridge Place: Heuston Place: Roxboro Rd Place: Ballysimon Rd Person: David Raleigh Organisation: Irish Rail Organisation: County Fire Service Organisation: Gardaí Organisation: HSE Organisation: Garda

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