24/08/2015

Man Dies In Co Mayo Car Collision

A man has died in a single vehicle car crash in Co Mayo on Sunday.

The man, 19, was driving on the N84 at Carrowmore when his car struck a wall at approximately 10.30pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A male passenger in the car is currently being treated at Mayo General Hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The road has been closed for examinations to be carried out.

Garda are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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