Witness appeal following Mayo traffic collision

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred in Castlebar on Friday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at the junction of the N84 and the L5753 Drumkeaghta, on the Castlebar to Ballinrobe road, on Friday afternoon, May 8, at approximately 3.45 p.m.

One of the drivers, a male in his 40s, was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital for the treatment of injuries which are understood to be serious but not life-threatening.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them. Any road users who were travelling in the area between 3.20 and 4.15 p.m. on Friday afternoon and who may have any information are asked to contact investigating gardaí.

Anyone with camera footage (including dash-cam and mobile phone footage) is asked to make that available.

Gardaí can be contacted at Castlebar Garda Station on (094) 9038200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.