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Anita McSorley

Man dies in horror multi-vehicle crash in Donegal as gardai shut road

One man has died and another hospitalised after a horror multi-vehicle crash in Donegal.

The three-car collision happened on the N13 Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny Road around 10.50pm on Tuesday.

A man aged in his 70s was taken from the scene to Letterkenny Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Another man aged in his 40s was taken to the same hospital where he is being treated for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Gardai say no other injuries have been reported.

The road is currently closed for a forensic collision investigation and local diversions are in place. Gardai are appealing for information following the fatal crash.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the N13 Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny Road, Co. Donegal, Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

“Gardai are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling in the area with camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to gardai.”

Anyone with information can contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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