A woman has been hospitalised with 'serious, life-threatening injuries' following an early-morning collision between a horse and a car in Clare.
The incident occurred on the N85 near Cahercalla More, Ennis shortly after 3am today – Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene.
The car's passenger, a woman in her 40s, was seriously injured and was rushed to University Hospital Limerick where she remains in critical condition. The driver, a man in his 40s, was also hospitalised for injuries believed not to be life-threatening at this time.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N85 near Cahercalla More between 2:45am and 3:15am on Tuesday 14th October, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information should contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the N85 near Cahercalla More, Ennis, Co. Clare on Tuesday October 14th 2025.
"The collision involving a car and a horse occurred shortly after 3:00am. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.
"The passenger, a woman in her 40s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car, a man in his 40s was also conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries believed to not be life threatening at this time.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward."

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