Three arrested after Clare collision leaves woman and two children in hospital 

A woman and two children were transported to University Hospital Limerick. Their injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

Three people were arrested in Co Clare following a collision that left three in hospital on Tuesday. 

A man and two male juveniles, who have been released without charge, had been detained following the collision at Newline, Killaloe, which left a woman and two children requiring treatment in hospital.

It is understood the three men fled the scene after the collision.

The crash occurred at about 11.30am on the R463 Killaloe to Limerick road at Newline close to Shantraud Woods in an area where roadworks are currently being carried out.

It is understood a car attempted to overtake a truck and collided with an oncoming vehicle carrying French tourists.

Units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Killaloe station responded to the incident along with gardaí and National Ambulance Service paramedics.

A woman and two children were transported to University Hospital Limerick. Their injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.

A spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí arrested a man and two male juveniles following a road traffic collision which occurred in Killaloe, Co Clare, on the morning of 5th March 2024.

"The three men have since been released. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.” 

Gardaí have issued an appeal to any road users who were travelling on the route between the hours of 11am and midday on Tuesday, who may have camera footage (including dash cam) or may have witnessed anything to please contact Killaloe gardaí on 061 620540 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666111.