RIP: Tragic N55 car crash on Longford / Westmeath border claims live of man (60s) and two other men hospitalised

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N55 at The Pigeons, Co Westmeath today, Thursday, March 27.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving two cars, which occurred at approximately 11am.

A male passenger, aged in his 80s, was conveyed to Tullamore General Hospital to receive treatment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

The male driver of the second car, aged in his 80s, was also conveyed to Tullamore General Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening at this time.

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No other injuries were reported.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene. The road remains closed with local diversions in place.

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 between 10.15am and 11.15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 2600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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