One man dies after two car crash in Ballinalack

A man in his 60s has died following a crash involving two cars on the N4 in Ballinalack at around 4.20 pm.

The man was the driver of one of the cars involved, and he was brought to Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, but he died some time later.

A woman in her 60s, also involved in the crash, is being treated for serious injuries at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.

A statement from the Garda Press Office said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N4 at Ballinalack, Co. Westmeath on Wednesday 9th July 2025.

"The incident, which involved two cars, occurred at approximately 4.20 pm.

"The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place."

Anyone with footage or information is being urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 0449384000 or any Garda Station.