We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
A 40-YEAR-OLD MAN has died following a road crash in Roscommon yesterday.
Two cars collided at Carramore around 2km outside Roscommon Town at around 11.20pm last night.
The man who died was the driver of one of the cars. He was rushed by ambulance to Ballinasloe General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A 44-year-old woman who was driving the second car was injured in the crash, as was her 15-year-old female passenger.
Both were taken to Tullamore General Hospital for treatment to non life-threatening injuries.
Forensic tests will be carried out this morning at the scene, and a section of the road remains closed.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090 663 8300, to call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or contact any Garda Station.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Another tragic incident on our roads. I note the deceased person had to be brought 40km to Ballinasloe and the injured pair 75km to Tullamore. Surely an urban area of this size deserves access to emergency facilities which are within a reasonable distance
well considering up until five years ago there was an A&E in Roscommon Town which was shut by FG/LAB despite promises before that election they would keep it open, just like if anyone gets injured in a match in Dr Hyde Park which is right beside the hospital they have to brought to ballinasloe, Mullingar, Sligo, Tullamore etc
Tragic, but on another note this is mental how many people are being killed on our roads. In last few days there was a lot killed. So sad!
Another tragic incident on our roads. I note the deceased person had to be brought 40km to Ballinasloe and the injured pair 75km to Tullamore. Completely unacceptable for an urban centre of this size not to have access to emergency facilities which are within a reasonable distance.
RIP
have your say