Separate Road Collisions Fatal

Two men, one of whom was an elderly pensioner, have been killed on Ireland's roads this weekend in two separate incidents.

In the latest collision, a 26-year-old male was seriously injured when the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was taken by Ambulance to Mullingar Hospital where he later passed away.

Gardai at Mullingar are investigating the fatal collision, which occurred on the N52 at Cloghan, Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Sunday morning.

The scene of the accident has re-opened following examination by Gardai Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardai are appealing to anyone who travelled on the N52, at Cloghan near Mullingar this morning between 6am and 7.15am to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044-9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111, or any Garda Station.

Meanwhile on Saturday, a male pedestrian aged in his 70s was fatally injured when he was struck by a car.

Officers in Athlone have also launched an investigation into the incident which occurred on the M6 in Monksland, Athlone, Co Westmeath, at approximately 6am. 

 



The eastbound carriageway of the M6 is currently closed between Junctions 14 and 12 pending a forensic examination.

Motorists travelling east are advised to divert onto the old N6 between Ballinasloe and Athlone. 



Witnesses, or anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station 090- 6498550, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(DW/BMcC)