06/11/2007

Sligo Road Accident Kills Two

The roads have claimed two more victims following a collision in Co Sligo.

The crash happened at Moneygold at 8.20am on Tuesday, killing the man and seriously injuring the woman, who was taken to Sligo General Hospital where she later died.

The N15 Sligo to Bundoran Road has been closed between Cliffony and Grange until further notice.

Meanwhile. the man who was killed in a collision in Roundwood, Co Wicklow on Sunday has been named as George Johnson, 41, from Ashwood, Roundwood.

Mr Johnson died after he was struck by a car while crossing the road.

The 35-year-old male driver of the car was arrested and charged with drink driving. He is due to appear in court on November 20.

(KMcA)


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