Man dies and two hospitalised following tragic Roscommon two-vehicle road crash

A young man has died and two people were hospitalised following a tragic Roscommon two-vehicle road crash.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision, that occurred on the R280 at Arigna, Co. Roscommon yesterday, Tuesday, September 3 at approximately 8.20pm.

A male driver (20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A woman (50s) and male child were brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

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The scene is undergoing technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

The road remains closed with local diversions in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time of the incident between 8pm and 8.30pm, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.  

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