Man (80s) dies in two-vehicle collision in Westmeath
Michael Bolton
A man has died in a collision involving two vehicles in Co Westmeath.
The collision occurred on the R394 at Gartlandstown, Castlepollard at around 5.30am on Wednesday morning.
A man in his 80s, who was a passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 60s, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore with serious injuries.
The driver and passenger of the second car, two men aged in their 30s and 20s respectively, sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The road is currently closed for technical examination and local diversions have been put in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044-938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
