Man (20s) dies in County Sligo road traffic collision

The fatal collision occurred earlier this morning, Sunday, August 4th.
Man (20s) dies in County Sligo road traffic collision

Gardai are currently at the scene of a  fatal road traffic collision in County Sligo.

A man in his 20s has died in a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision in County Sligo.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision between a van and a lorry shortly after 6 a.m. this morning, Sunday, August 4th, on the N15 at Urlar, Drumcliffe, County Sligo.

The driver and sole occupant of the van, a male in his late 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the lorry was taken to Sligo University Hospital for assessment. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and traffic diversions are in place on the N15 at Urlar, between Drumcliffe and Grange.

The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking road users with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, who were travelling between Drumcliffe and Grange at the time of the collision to make it available to them.

Anyone with information can contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

 

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