25/04/2018

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Crash In Westport

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N59 main Mulranny to Newport Road.

At approximately 9am this morning, Wednesday 25th April 2018, a male driver in his 50s and only occupant of a car was fatally injured when the car he was driving struck a stationary trailer.

The road remains closed to facilitate an examination by the Garda forensic collision investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Westport Garda Station 098-50230, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH)

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