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Young man dies in North Leitrim collision

Catherine Gaffney -
Young man dies in North Leitrim collision

Gardai have confirmed that a young man has died in a collision in North Leitrim this morning.

A woman is also in a serious condition in Sligo University Hospital.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision in Derryherk, Co. Leitrim this morning.

The single vehicle crash happened on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison shortly before 7:00am.

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One of the occupants of the vehicle, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed to the morgue at Sligo University Hospital.

The other occupant, a woman in her 40s, was transferred to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

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The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are in place.

Gardai say that investigations are ongoing.

Catherine Gaffney -