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06/11/2009
Elderly Woman Killed In Traffic Collision
An elderly woman has been fatally injured in a traffic collision in Westmeath.
Gardai investigating the collision, which occurred near Clonfad in County Westmeath at 11.15am, are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The collision between two cars resulted in the death at the scene of the 76-year-old woman. A man was also removed to Mullingar General Hospital, with what are described as serious injuries.
Anyone that may have travelled this stretch of road between Mullingar and Tyrellspass around the time of the collision and who may be able to assist the Gardai is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The road at the scene or the crash remains closed, pending examination of the area by forensic collision investigators.
Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has died following a collision in Ballymena, Co Antrim, yesterday evening.
The crash happened in the Larne Link Road area of the town shortly before 6.30pm.
It is understood that the man had been walking when he was struck by a car.
(DW/KMcA)
Gardai investigating the collision, which occurred near Clonfad in County Westmeath at 11.15am, are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The collision between two cars resulted in the death at the scene of the 76-year-old woman. A man was also removed to Mullingar General Hospital, with what are described as serious injuries.
Anyone that may have travelled this stretch of road between Mullingar and Tyrellspass around the time of the collision and who may be able to assist the Gardai is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The road at the scene or the crash remains closed, pending examination of the area by forensic collision investigators.
Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has died following a collision in Ballymena, Co Antrim, yesterday evening.
The crash happened in the Larne Link Road area of the town shortly before 6.30pm.
It is understood that the man had been walking when he was struck by a car.
(DW/KMcA)
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