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Fatal road traffic collision at Brideswell, Roscommon on the 20/11/16

Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Cam Hill, Brideswell, Co Roscommon last night, Sunday 20th November 2016 at approximately 10.30pm.

The collision occurred on the R363 between Dysart and Brideswell when a car left the road and overturned. One man, late 30's, driver of the car suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A male passenger, mid 30's, was taken to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe with minor injuries. No other injuries reported.
 
The scene is preserved and the R363 is currently closed at Cam Hill to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place.
 
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were travelling the R363 between Dysart and Brideswell, Co Roscommon during the hours of 10pm and 10.45pm last night, Sunday 20th November 2016 is asked to contact them at Roscommon Garda station on 090 6638300 The Garda confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.