Gardai appeal for witness to fatal crash

Added: 28-06-2012

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a fatal traffic collision near Cliffoney in north Sligo yesterday.

One woman, who's understood to be from Ballyshannon, was fatally injured following a two vehicle collision on the N15 Sligo to Bundoran road yesterday afternoon.

Two other people were also been take to Sligo General hospital for treatment.

The incident occured at approximately 1.30pm when a female in her 80s was seriously injured when the motor car she was passenger in collided with a lorry on the N15 (Sligo – Bundoran route) near the Village of Cliffoney.

She was taken by ambulance to Sligo General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The drivers of both vehicles were also taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station 071-9157000, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.