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Man (20s) killed in collision involving car and lorry

Man (20s) killed in collision involving car and lorry
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A man has died following a crash in Sligo.

It happened at around 6 am on the N15 at Urlar, Drumcliffe.

This is the first fatality on our roads throughout the Bank holiday weekend.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision between a van and a lorry early this morning.

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The driver and only person in the van, a man in his late 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the lorry was taken to Sligo University Hospital for assessment but his injuries are not life-threatening.

The scene is currently preserved for examination and traffic diversions are in place on the N15 between Drumcliffe and Grange.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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This brings to 114 the number of deaths on our roads so far this year.

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