Man seriously injured in road collision passes away

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the R280 Kinlough to Manorhamilton road at Glenade in the townland of Gubinea, County Leitrim on Tuesday, August 18th.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a two-car collision that occurred at around 2.45 p.m..

The passenger in one of the cars (a man in his 80s) was brought by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital. He has since passed away. The driver and only other occupant of that car, a female aged in her 80s, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the R280 Kinlough to Manorhamilton road at Glenade in the townland of Gubinea on Tuesday, August 18th between 2.15 p.m. and 3 p.m. are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on 071 9820620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.