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Fatal road traffic collision in Longford on the 31/8/12

Gardai at Granard are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N4 at Lisfarrell near Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, on the 31st August 2012

At approximately 5.20pm a 79 year old man was fatally injured when the camper van he was driving collided with a lorry. His body was removed to Mullingar Hospital for a post mortem examination. A passenger in the camper van, a woman aged in her 60s, was also taken to hospital with injuries no thought to be serious.

The road is closed and forensic collision investigators are at the scene. Traffic diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Granard Garda Station 043-6687660, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.