Gardai in Ballymote are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles and a pedestrian on the N4 about one mile South of Castlebaldwin. The collision occurred at approximately 11.40am this morning.
A male in his 60’s was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle as he was working on the roadside. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Sligo Regional Hospital. A male in his 50’s was also airlifted to University Collage Hospital Galway and two other males were taken to Sligo Regional Hospital with injuries described as non life threatening.
This stretch of road is currently closed in order to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. These diversions are expected to remain in force until later this evening.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Ballymote Garda Station on 071 9189500, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
