14/12/2012

Man Dies And Two Seriously Injured In Road Crash

A man has died and two men have been seriously injured in a road accident in County Longford.

The collision, which involved three vehicles, happened on the N5 between Longford and Tarmonbarry at around 5pm yesterday evening.

The two injured men, aged in their 20s and 40s, were taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

(CD)


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