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Man (70s) hospitalised with serious injuries following crash in Sligo

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Man (70s) hospitalised with serious injuries following crash in Sligo

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 70s was hospitalised with serious injuries following a singe-vehicle collision in Co Sligo yesterday.

The collision occurred at approximately 8.10pm on Thursday 20 June on the Pearse Road in Sligo town.

The driver and sole occupant of the only car involved, a man in his 70s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital in a serious condition.

There are currently road closures in place along the Pearse Road and Mail Coach Road in Sligo town and local diversions are in place this morning.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Pearse Road area of Sligo town between 8pm and 8:15pm on Thursday 20 June, 2024 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí,” a garda spokesperson said.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.”

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