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23 Mar 2026

Young man seriously injured in scrambler bike crash in Clare over the weekend

A man in his early 20s was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, with serious injuries

Young man seriously injured in scrambler bike crash in Clare over the weekend

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision in Shannon, Co. Clare, on Saturday, 21st March 2026.

Shortly after 11:30pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving an electric scrambler on Bóthar Na Luachra, Shannon.

The driver, a male in his early 20s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, with serious injuries.

The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions are in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station on 061 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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