14/08/2015

Appeal Issued For Witnesses To Co Sligo Road Accident

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Castlebaldwin, Co Sligo.

Ballymote garda are investigating a collision involving three vehicles and a pedestrian at about 11:40 on Thursday.

A man in his 60's was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle as he was working on the roadside.  He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Sligo Regional Hospital. A male in his 50's was also airlifted to University Collage Hospital Galway and two other males were taken to Sligo Regional Hospital with injuries described as non life threatening.

The scene remains closed pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Ballymote Garda Station on 071 9189500, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. 

(MH/LM)

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