Man dies and woman seriously injured after two-car crash in Co Westmeath
A man has died and a woman has been seriously injured after a collision between two cars in Co Westmeath today.
Gardaí and emergency services arrived at the scene of the crash on the N4 at Ballinalack which took place at approximately 4.20pm today.
The male driver of one of the cars, aged in his 60s, was transported to Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and was later pronounced deceased.
The female driver of the second car, also aged in her 60s, was transported to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of serious injuries.
"No other injuries were reported at the time," a garda spokesperson said.
"The road is currently closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in place," they added.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses 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 are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
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.
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