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03/03/2010
Driver Killed In Roscommon Crash
A man has died as a result of a car collision in County Roscommon in the early hours of this morning.
The single vehicle collision occurred at 2.45am this morning. The 34-years-old man, who was the only occupant of a car, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Roscommon General Hospital.
Gardai in Boyle are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Tarmonbarry, on the Longford to Strokestown Road.
The N5 Longford to Strokestown Road is now closed pending a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place in the area.
Garda are appealing for witnesses to the crash to contact them at Boyle Garda Station on 071 9664620, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
According to AA Roadwatch the N5 Longford to Westport Road is expected to stay closed until midday following the crash. Eastbound traffic are being diverted from Strokestown to Longford via Roosky. Westbound traffic are asked to divert from Longford to Strokestown via Lanesborough.
A spokesman from AA Roadwatch said: "These roads are narrow and care is needed."
In the North, the police were celebrating today as they were able to report no fatal accidents in the previous month.
See: No Road Deaths In North Last Month
(DW/GK)
The single vehicle collision occurred at 2.45am this morning. The 34-years-old man, who was the only occupant of a car, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Roscommon General Hospital.
Gardai in Boyle are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal road traffic collision, which occurred at Tarmonbarry, on the Longford to Strokestown Road.
The N5 Longford to Strokestown Road is now closed pending a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place in the area.
Garda are appealing for witnesses to the crash to contact them at Boyle Garda Station on 071 9664620, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
According to AA Roadwatch the N5 Longford to Westport Road is expected to stay closed until midday following the crash. Eastbound traffic are being diverted from Strokestown to Longford via Roosky. Westbound traffic are asked to divert from Longford to Strokestown via Lanesborough.
A spokesman from AA Roadwatch said: "These roads are narrow and care is needed."
In the North, the police were celebrating today as they were able to report no fatal accidents in the previous month.
See: No Road Deaths In North Last Month
(DW/GK)
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