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22/06/2012
Two Killed In Longford Road Crash
Two men have died and two others seriously injured in single-vehicle road crash in Co Longford.
The incident happened on the Longford to Kenagh Road at Craane, near Ballymacormack, at 12.30am.
Two men in their 20s died in the crash and a 24-year-old woman is in a critical condition in Mullingar General Hospital.
Another man was discharged from hospital this morning.
Inspector Paul Cuttle said the circumstances behind the crash are still being investigated, but urged motorists to take greater care while travelling.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Gardaí say 89 people have been killed so far this year on the country's roads, which is an increase of eight deaths compared to the same period last year.
The Road Safety Authority has said the latest monthly increase in the number of people being killed on the nation's roads is a cause for serious concern.
(H/GK)
The incident happened on the Longford to Kenagh Road at Craane, near Ballymacormack, at 12.30am.
Two men in their 20s died in the crash and a 24-year-old woman is in a critical condition in Mullingar General Hospital.
Another man was discharged from hospital this morning.
Inspector Paul Cuttle said the circumstances behind the crash are still being investigated, but urged motorists to take greater care while travelling.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Gardaí say 89 people have been killed so far this year on the country's roads, which is an increase of eight deaths compared to the same period last year.
The Road Safety Authority has said the latest monthly increase in the number of people being killed on the nation's roads is a cause for serious concern.
(H/GK)
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