Man, 40s, seriously injured in horror crash
The collision happened on the R370 at Lurgan, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, at approximately 6:00am and gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The driver, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.
No other injuries were reported.
The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
Any persons who were in the R370 Lurgan area between 5:50am and 6:10am and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at the Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
"Investigations are ongoing," a gardai spokesperson said.
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