Gardaí appeal for witnesses following serious road collision

Gardaí in Manorhamilton are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic accident at Fivemilebourne in Dromahair, Co Leitrim, as the road remains closed.

Gardaí in Manorhamilton attended the scene of the single vehicle collision shortly after 4pm yesterday (Sunday), November, 21, 2021.

The male driver (early 60s), sole occupant of the vehicle,left the road and struck a ditch. No other vehicle was involved in the collision. He was removed from the scene to Sligo University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision or for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the R278 at fivemilebourne yesterday afternoon, November, 21, 2021 to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on (071) 9820620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.