Elderly woman in critical condition following horror crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious one vehicle road traffic collision on the N23, Lisheenbaun, Castleisland, county Kerry on Wednesday December 10, 2025.

At approximately 11:40pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on the N23 at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.

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The female driver and sole occupant of the car (aged in her 70s), was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital. She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village. The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

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Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.