Gardaí launch investigation as fire engulfs Midlands building site

Gardaí have launched an investigation after fire engulfed a Midlands building site.

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage by fire, that occurred late on Thursday, May 18 at a building site in the Monksland Industrial Estate in Athlone, County Westmeath. 

Two excavators and a small digger were significantly damage during the course of this incident.

The fire was extinguished by local fire services.

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The scene was preserved and a technical examination was conducted.

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

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M6 motorway east-bound between Ballinasloe and Athlone on Thursday, May 18 between 11pm and midnight are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

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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.