Man dies in Roscommon crash

A man in his 20s has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Roscommon this morning.

A man in his 20s has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Roscommon this morning.

The incident occurred at 3.15am on the R366, Roscommon to Castlecoote Road, some 4km outside Roscommon town.

The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Roscommon hospital.

The road has been closed for  a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda station on 090 6638300, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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