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A FAMILY has been plunged into sadness following the tragic death of a grandmother in Ennis on Sunday.
The 74-year-old woman was with her two young grandchildren in the Francis Street area of the town when the accident occurred.
Josephine Lucas was struck by a reversing car near the Aldi and Tesco shopping centres. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which they have described as a “tragic accident”.
They have appealed for the members of the public who may have witnessed the accident to contact them at Ennis Garda Station.
CCTV footage of the area will also be studied as gardaí attempt to piece together the sequence of events that led to Ms Lucas’ tragic death.
It is thought she was at the rear of the car putting shopping into the boot, when it suddenly reversed and knocked her over.
Ms Lucas’ granddaughter and grandson who were with her were unhurt but were treated in hospital for shock.
The accident occurred at around 1.30pm and the road was closed for a period. Two units of the fire brigade from Ennis along with two ambulances and rapid response advanced paramedic responded to the incident.