Gardaí are appealing to witnesses.
A man in his 20s has been killed, while a woman in her 50s and a child have been seriously injured in a car crash in Roscommon.
The incident, which involved two vehicles, occurred on Tuesday evening on the R230 at Arigna.
The make driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman and male child were transported to Sligo University Hospital for serious but non life-threatening injuries.
Gardaí have confirmed that the road in Roscommon remains closed on Wednesday morning for technical examinations and that diversions are in place.
Man (20s) killed in Roscommon car crash as woman (50s) and child seriously injured
In a statement to JOE on Wednesday morning, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision, that occurred on the R280 at Arigna, Co. Roscommon yesterday, Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at approximately 8.20pm.
“A male driver (20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“A woman (50s) and male child were brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening.
“The scene is undergoing technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.
“The road remains closed with local diversions in place.
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time of the incident between 8pm and 8.30pm, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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