'Luckily no pedestrians or other vehicles were in the area,' Gardaí attend scene of crash

Carlow Gardaí attended the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Burrin Road in Carlow on Monday. 

A vehicle was discovered badly damaged and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Gardaí said: "Luckily no pedestrians or other vehicles were in area. Driver taken to St Luke’s Hospital, where a sample of blood was later obtained.

"No insurance or tax on the vehicle which was also seized.

"Never drive while under the influence of an intoxicant. Court to follow."