A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after an assault on a roadway near birdhill in Co Tipperary, prompting a forensic examination and an appeal for witnesses.
What Happens in Birdhill Investigation?
Shortly before 5: 30pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident on the R494 near Birdhill. The scene has been preserved for a technical and forensic examination and the road remains closed with local diversions in place. Gardaí have stated the injured woman, aged in her 20s and originally from Limerick city, was seriously injured and was airlifted to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
What Are the Known Facts?
- Time and location: The incident occurred yesterday evening at approximately 5pm on the R494 near Birdhill, which lies between the M7 motorway and Killaloe.
- Victim: A woman in her 20s from Limerick city was found with critical head injuries at the side of the road and was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick.
- Nature of the assault: It is believed the woman was attacked by at least two suspects and was beaten with weapons; the scene was near a service station.
- Response: A Coast Guard rescue helicopter carried out the airlift because of the extent of the injuries.
- Investigation status: The scene is preserved for a technical/forensic examination and Gardaí have closed the road with local diversions in place while inquiries continue.
What Should Witnesses Do?
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Any road users who were on the R494 between Birdhill and the M7 motorway between 5pm and 6pm who may have camera footage, including dashcam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. The investigation remains active and members of the public with relevant information are asked to assist enquiries while speculation is avoided.
The scene preservation and forensic work are central to establishing the sequence of events and identifying suspects; investigations are ongoing and Gardaí continue to seek public assistance in relation to birdhill
