The collision happened just before midnight on Saturday.
A teenager is in hospital after suffering serious injuries after his car collided with a loose horse on the M8 in Co Tipperary.
Gardaí were alerted to a serious road traffic collision on the M8 at Cahir Abbey Upper just before midnight on Saturday 16th July.
A horse broke out and got onto the motorway and a vehicle collided with it.
The male driver, in his late teens, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Cork University Hospital.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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