RIP: Man in his 60s dies following tragic N4 two car crash near Longford

A man in his 60s has died following a tragic N4 two car crash near Longford. 

The incident which involved two cars occurred at approximately 4.20pm.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. 

The male driver of one of the cars (aged in his 60’s) was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar. He was later pronounced deceased.

The female driver of the second car (aged in her 60’s) was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

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No other injuries were reported at the time.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm this afternoon, Wednesday, July 9, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.