Very sad news.
A 22-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in Sligo.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal collision involving a jeep and a car that occurred shortly after 5pm on Thursday on the R278 at Magheranrush in Calry.
The driver of the car, a 22 year-old man, was taken from the scene to Sligo University Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the jeep, a 35 year-old man, was taken to Sligo University Hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
Forensic Collision Investigators have examined the scene and the road remains closed with diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward and for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time to make this footage available to Gardaí. In particular, anyone who may have been travelling on either the R286 or R278 between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
