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11th Mar 2022

Two killed and one injured in Roscommon car crash

Sarah McKenna Barry

The man died at the scene, while the woman was pronounced dead some time later.

A man and a woman have died, and a third person has been injured following a road crash in Co. Roscommon.

According to RTÉ, the single-car crash took place early this morning R293 between Ballaghadereen and Gorteen at Edmonstown Road.

The man, who was in his 20s, died at the scene. The woman, who was in her 30s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead some time later.

The third passenger, a man in his 20s, sustained injuries in the accident. He was brought to Mayo University Hospital and it’s understood that his injuries are not life-threatening.

The road where the accident occurred has been closed and an examination is currently underway.

Any witnesses to the crash, including any road users who were travelling in the area and may have dash cam footage, have been asked to get in touch with the Castelrea Garda Station on 094-9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.