Witnesses sought as man seriously injured in Offaly road collision

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a collision in, Tullamore, today, Sunday.

Shortly after 1pm Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle traffic collision on the R420 at Ballyduff near Tullamore.

The driver, a male in his 70s, was removed for the scene to Tullamore hospital where his condition is understood to be serious. A passenger in the car, a female also in her 70s, was medical assessed a the scene but did not require hospital treatment.

The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling on the R420 at Ballyduff, Tullamore, at the time to come forward. Anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.