Straw trailer overturns in Co Limerick

A trailer loaded with bales of straw turned on its side on the N20 this Wednesday evening.

Thomas Hubert

11 October 2017

There were no reports of injuries in the incident. Photo: Ramona Farrelly.

The tractor and trailer combination was involved in the accident in the Patrickswell area of Co Limerick, local gardaí told the Irish Farmers Journal. There were no reports of injuries.

Althoug AA Roadwatch reported that the trailer was blocked the road in one direction, gardaí clarified that officers were at the scene and there was no road closure.

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