22/02/2016

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Co Mayo Road Accident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident in Co Mayo on Friday, 19 February.

A man aged in his 30s died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with two articulated trucks on the N5 Knockbrack – main Castlebar to Dublin Rd - at around 5pm.

Both male truck drivers were treated at Mayo General Hospital for serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Witnesses are asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 9372080, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/LM)


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