Two people killed in head-on collision between vans on Dangan Road, Tullamore

At a glance

Time of collision

About 12.30pm on Friday, November 6, 2026

Location

Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly

Casualties

Two drivers pronounced dead: a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s

Garda appeal

Tullamore Garda Station 057 932 7600 and Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111

Separate Dublin case

15-minute pursuit; driver Devidas Pilypas (22) disqualified for three years and ordered to pay 2,000 to Spinal Injuries Ireland

What happened in Offaly

A woman and a man died after two vans collided on the Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly, at about 12.30pm on Friday, according to TheJournal.ie.

Gardaí said the collision involved two vans and that both drivers - a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s - were pronounced dead a short time later. The bodies were removed from the scene and the local coroner has been notified; post-mortem examinations will be arranged.

Garda forensic collision investigators carried out a technical examination of the road, which has since reopened to traffic.

Garda appeal and evidence requested

Gardaí have appealed for anyone who was travelling on the Dangan Road, Cappincur, Tullamore, between 12pm and 1pm and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, to make that footage available.

Members of the public with information were asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.

What it means for Irish drivers

The road has been reopened following the technical examination, so there are no current diversions for motorists travelling through Cappincur. If you plan to use the Dangan Road, check local traffic updates and follow any directions from on-scene gardaí.

This incident underlines the importance of preserving and supplying dash-cam footage after collisions. Gardaí routinely ask for footage from road users and it can be crucial to establishing the sequence of events; if you have relevant footage, contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Separately, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has shown the courts take high-risk driving seriously. An unaccompanied learner driver who led gardaí on a 15-minute high-speed pursuit across local roads and the M50 was disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to make a 2,000 contribution to Spinal Injuries Ireland after pleading guilty to endangerment and dangerous driving.

Garda roads policing and the Road Safety Authority advise that excessive speed, reckless lane changes and driving without appropriate supervision endanger other road users and pedestrians, particularly in built-up areas and on motorways. The Offaly collision and the Dublin pursuit are reminders to drive within limits, to keep vehicles taxed and insured, and for learner drivers to remain accompanied as required by their licence conditions.

Investigation and court update

Gardaí say investigations into the Tullamore collision are ongoing and that post-mortem examinations will be arranged by the coroner. There is no suggestion in the public reporting to date that a third party has been named or charged in relation to the Offaly collision.

In Dublin, the pursuit ended after a stinger was deployed to stop the vehicle and the defendant was arrested after initially refusing to be handcuffed. At sentence the court accepted an early guilty plea and suspended a two-year custodial sentence, but disqualified the driver for three years and ordered the charitable payment. Drivers should note that courts may impose custodial sentences or lengthy bans for serious offending that puts the public at risk.

Looking ahead

AutoAds will update this report if gardaí release further details from their technical examination or when post-mortem results are completed and made public by the coroner.

Anyone with information about the Tullamore collision is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.