A man has died and a woman and child have been seriously injured in a car crash in Co Roscommon.
The two-vehicle crash happened on the R280 at Arigna at 8.20pm on Tuesday.
The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene while a woman in her 50s and a young boy were brought to Sligo University Hospital for the treatment of injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening.
The road remains closed while forensic examinations take place.
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Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to contact Castlerea Garda station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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