PIC: Gardaí Issue Warning To Motorists After Vehicle ‘Lost Control’ In Tallaght Yesterday

Gardaí have issued a warning to motorists following a collision in Tallaght on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Tuesday, after a car 'lost control' at a junction in the wet, slippery weather conditions. They shared a photo of the vehicle in question's tire, which is seen to be almost completely bald. Alongside the photo, they issued a warning, writing: 'Car tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm.'

DMR South Traffic Unit attend a collision in Tallaght. Car lost control at a junction in wet conditions. Car tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/hUVgdqAn8C

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 16, 2018

As weather warnings have been issued for 26 counties, motorists are urged to take extra caution on the roads. Drive safely everyone! READ MORE: CNN Has Shared A Poignant Interview With Dolores O'Riordan In The Cobblestone