Two people killed in Offaly road crash
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Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving two vans at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, that occurred at approximately 12:30pm this afternoon, Friday 6th November 2026.
The drivers of both vans, a female (aged in her 40's) and a male (aged in his 50's), were both pronounced deceased a short time later.
The bodies of both drivers have been removed from the scene.
The local Coroner has been notified and post-mortem examinations will be arranged.
The road was subject to technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling on the Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm on Friday 6th November 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
