Witnesses sought to serious road accident on Roscommon to Leitrim road


Two people were taken to Sligo University hospital following the crash on the N4 at Ardcarne, Boyle
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred at Ardcarne, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, today, Monday 30th September 2024.
The crash caused serious tailbacks this afternoon on roads in Roscommon and Leitrim as emergency services attended the scene.
At approximately 1.20pm Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and a jeep on the N4 at Ardcarne.
A man (70s) was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained during the collision.
A woman (40s) was also brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area at the time between 1pm and 1.30pm and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.