A crash occurred on the N4 at Ballinalack around 4.20pm, resulting in the death of a male driver in his 60s. The female driver of another vehicle, also in her 60s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. No additional injuries were reported. The road remains closed for forensic examination, and local diversions are in effect. Gardaí are seeking witnesses and any dash-cam footage from drivers in the area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
Gardaí and emergency services arrived at the scene of the crash on the N4 at Ballinalack, which took place at approximately 4.20pm today. The male driver of one of the cars, aged in his 60s, was transported to Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and was later pronounced deceased. The female driver of the second car, also aged in her 60s, was transported to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of serious injuries.
No other injuries were reported at the time. The road is currently closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to contact them. Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 3.30pm and 4.30pm this afternoon are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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