Issue Date: 30/04/2022
Gardaí in Granard are appealing to the public for information in relation to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the Ballyjamesduff Road, Granard, Co. Longford this morning Saturday 30th April, 2022.
The collision, which involved two vehicles, occurred in the townland of Rathcronan, Granard at approximately 10.30am. The driver of the car, a female aged in her early 40s, was removed by air ambulance to Tallaght University Hospital where her condition is described as critical. Both passengers were taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The male driver (late 20s) of the lorry was uninjured.
The road was closed this morning while Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene. It has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
Any person who may have observed the collision is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Similarly, any road users who were travelling in the Granard area this morning between 10.15am and 10.45am, and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Granard Garda Station on (043) 6687660, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
