An investigation is underway after a train struck a car at a level crossing in Co Tipperary on Tuesday morning.

The train, with 18 passengers and crew, collided with the vehicle on the user-operated level crossing just outside Nenagh at around 10am.

Irish Rail confirmed to The Irish Mirror that two people were in the car at the time - but initial reports are that they were not seriously injured.

It is understood the train was travelling within the local set speed limit of 30mph, or 50kph, from Ballybrophy in Co Laois to Limerick via Nenagh when the incident happened.

An Irish Rail spokesman told The Irish Mirror that emergency services have been alerted and are at the scene.

The spokesperson said: “The 09:00 Ballybrophy to Limerick (via Nenagh) service struck a car on a user-operated field level crossing in the townland of Carrow near Nenagh.

“Two people were in the car and initial reports are they are in shock but thankfully not seriously injured. Emergency services have been alerted and are attending the scene.

“There were 16 passengers on board the train as well as our driver and ticket checker, and there are no injuries on board.

“A bus is being arranged to transfer customers onwards.”

The spokesperson added that the Department of Transport had been notified about the incident.

“The Railway Accident Investigation Unit of the Department of Transport has been advised. We will advise customers of service arrangements for evening services on this route as soon as possible.”

Gardaí confirmed officers were at the scene.

A spokesman told the Irish Mirror: "An Garda Síochána and emergency services are attending a traffic incident that occurred on the train line at Capparoe, Co. Tipperary at approximately 10.10am today, Tuesday, 6th of May 2025.

"There are no reports of serious injuries at this time. No further information is available at this time."

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