Friday’s Top Stories: Girl (15) killed in car crash in Co Tipperary; Protesters heckle US senator Bernie Sanders during UCD event

Girl (15) killed in car crash in Co Tipperary

A teenage girl has been killed in a road traffic incident in Co Tipperary.

The 15-year-old died when the car she was a passenger in crashed into another vehicle.

The collision happened on the R503 at Rearcross near Nenagh at approximately 6.45pm on Thursday evening.

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