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06 Sept 2025

Witnesses sought after man is killed in two-vehicle crash

BREAKING: Emergency services attend scene of serious Offaly crash

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A man in his fifties has died after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal two vehicle traffic collision in County Mayo on Saturday, July 15.
 
The incident occurred at approximately 3.35pm on the N5 at Ballymiles near Swinford.

A driver from one these vehicles, a man in his 50s, suffered fatal injuries.
 
The male driver of the second vehicle was taken to Mayo University Hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries.
 
A man and woman, both passengers from each car also received treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A technical examination of the scene was conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators on Saturday evening and the road has since re-opened.
 
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
 
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on (094) 925 2990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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