Gardaí injured after patrol car hit by runaway horse

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The gardaí were taken to Limerick University Hospital

Two gardaí are recovering in hospital after a runaway Horse struck their patrol car in Limerick on Tuesday.

It happened when gardaí were attending an accident on the N18 at around 4.30am yesterday morning.

Unfortunately, the horse was killed instantly when it hit the front of the vehicle.

The gardaí were taken to Limerick University Hospital.

The Garda Representative Association said one garda sustained a broken arm and head wounds.

HIDDEN DANGERS: Speedy recovery to the two Garda members from Roxboro Road station in Limerick whom were injured by two loose horses. One of our colleagues remains in hospital with a broken arm and head wounds. The job of the Frontline is hugely unpredictable. We thank you. pic.twitter.com/YY0bg9nhib

— GRA (@gardarep) August 28, 2018