Gardaí seek witnesses after Leitrim road tragedy

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a tractor near Manorhamilton.

The collision occurred at approximately 5pm yesterday evening, Friday, November 25, on the R280 between Drumkeerin and Manorhamilton.

The driver of the car, a man in his 80s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital where he later passed away. No other injuries to persons was reported.

The road was closed and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators attended.

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

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the on the R280 at Killargue, between 4:30pm and 5:30pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on 071 982 0620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.