Two Gardai were injured in an incident early yesterday morning where a loose horse struck their car while on patrol in Co. Limerick.

In a statement on the matter, An Garda Siochana confirmed that the collision occurred at approximately 4:30am, yesterday morning (Tuesday, August 28).

Gardai were attending an incident on the N18 between Limerick Tunnel and Roxboro Road junction, when an official vehicle was struck by a runaway horse which was killed instantly.

In an update on the matter on Twitter, the Garda Representative Association said: “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,” the group added.

Reports clarified that one horse was involved in the collision.