Gardai in Clonark, Co Roscommon are investigating the circumstance of a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the old N6 between Balinasloe and Athlone this evening the 5th November 2010.
The collision occurred at approx. 6pm on the 5th November 2010 between a car and a pedestrian. The collision occurred at Ballydangan which is about 3 miles outside Ballinasloe on the Athlone Rd (R446). A female pedestrian in her mid 50’s received serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. She has been removed to Ballinasloe hospital.
The road remains closed until tomorrow morning for a Forensic Collision examination, diversions are in place.
Witnesses are asked to contact Roscommon Garda station 090 6638300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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