30-year-old man dies after car-truck collision in Co Roscommon

A MAN HAS died after a collision between a truck and a car in Co Roscommon last night.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on the R357 between Shannonbridge and Ballinasloe, about a kilometer and a half from the village of Shannonbridge, around 6.55pm.

A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been transferred to Galway University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A man in his 40s was taken to Ballinasloe Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Forensic collision investigators are conducting an examination of the scene and the road is currently closed with detours in place.

Gardaí is appealing to witnesses and road users who may have camera footage (including the dash cam) along the route at the time of the collision to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact the Roscommon Garda station on 090 663 8300 or the confidential Garda line at 1800 666111.