Man dies and several taken to hospital following Limerick crash

The crash occurred on the L1135 near Pullagh, Pallasgreen

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward. Picture: Dan Linehan.

A man has died, and several people have been taken to hospital, following a crash in Co Limerick last night.

The two-vehicle collision occurred on the L1135 near Pullagh, Pallasgreen on Sunday, shortly before 10pm.

A driver, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) where an autopsy will take place in due course.

The coroner has been notified.

Another driver, a woman aged in her 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries.

A Garda spokesperson said a female passenger, aged in her teens, was conveyed to UHL for treatment of serious injuries.

A young woman aged in her 20s and a teenager were also taken to UHL for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

"The road is closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place," said a garda spokesperson.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L1135 near Pullagh, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick between 9:30pm and 10:00pm on Sunday 14th June 2026, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

An Garda Síochána is aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms. We are appealing to anyone who receives this content to refrain from sharing or reposting it further.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bruff Street Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.