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24/11/2009
Two Killed In Donegal Traffic Collision
Two men have been killed in a two vehicle collision in County Donegal.
Gardai in the Ballybofey area of County Donegal are investigating the fatal crah, which occurred at approximately 3.45pm yesterday on the main road between Lifford and Ballybofey, which is the N15, near the village of Killygordon.
Two cars were involved in the collision, with the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles – and the only occupants - were pronounced dead at the scene. Both men in their 20s.
The female and male occupants of the second car were taken to Letterkenny General Hospital, where they are currently being treated for their injuries.
The main road between Lifford and Ballybofey is currently closed, pending a full examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. and diversions are in place. The road will remain closed until tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch has reported this morning that the PSNI are dealing with a crash just north of the border on the A1. There are reports of up to 6km tailbacks on the A1 into Newry as a result of the incident.
Also this morning, further dsruption has been caused after a lorry reportedly jackknifed on the N69 Tralee to Limerick road between Glin and Loghill. Gardai are en route to the scene, and further delays are expected in the area.
(DW/GK)
Gardai in the Ballybofey area of County Donegal are investigating the fatal crah, which occurred at approximately 3.45pm yesterday on the main road between Lifford and Ballybofey, which is the N15, near the village of Killygordon.
Two cars were involved in the collision, with the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles – and the only occupants - were pronounced dead at the scene. Both men in their 20s.
The female and male occupants of the second car were taken to Letterkenny General Hospital, where they are currently being treated for their injuries.
The main road between Lifford and Ballybofey is currently closed, pending a full examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. and diversions are in place. The road will remain closed until tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, AA Roadwatch has reported this morning that the PSNI are dealing with a crash just north of the border on the A1. There are reports of up to 6km tailbacks on the A1 into Newry as a result of the incident.
Also this morning, further dsruption has been caused after a lorry reportedly jackknifed on the N69 Tralee to Limerick road between Glin and Loghill. Gardai are en route to the scene, and further delays are expected in the area.
(DW/GK)
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