Two men aged in their 20s were killed in a horror crash between a car and a truck in Mayo.
The fatal collision happened shortly before midnight, at approximately 11.50pm, on Wednesday on the N60 Balla to Claremorris road at Facefield.
The crash involved an articulated truck and car. Both occupants of the car, two men in their 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Their bodies have since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course. The driver of the truck, aged in their 30s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital as a precaution.
Gardaí were called to the scene of the fatal collision and are now appealing for witnesses who may have dash cam footage to come forward.
A garda spokesperson said: "The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. Garda Forensic Collision investigators will conduct their examination of the scene this morning.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them."
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station
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