Car smashed into tanning salon causing extensive damage to shop and overhead apartments

The scene of the blaze at Tullow St in Carlow. Picture courtesy of Emergency Times

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a car smashed into a tanning shop, causing an extensive fire to the premises and overhead apartments in the centre of Carlow town.

Fire brigade units from Carlow Town and nearby Bagenalstown fire station were at the scene on Tullow Street from 5am on Tuesday.