A person -- a male with no age or age range given by Gardaí -- was killed in a collision involving a van driver in his 30s last night in Co Clare. A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N67 at Baunmore, Kilrush, Co. Clare, that occurred on Friday 9th October 2026 at approximately 8:00pm.