The collision involved a car and an SUV.
A man has died and three others have been injured after a road crash in Westmeath on Friday (4 February).
Emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N4 at Ballinafid that occurred at around 9.20am.
The two-vehicle crash involved a car and an SUV.
One of the passengers in the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been moved to the mortuary at Mullingar Hospital.
The driver and a second passenger in the car, both men in their 20s, were taken to hospital.
The passenger was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.
The driver was taken to Mullingar Hospital and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Meanwhile, the driver and sole occupant of the SUV, a man in his 60s, was taken to Tullamore Hospital with serious injuries.
Forensic collision investigators attended the scene and conducted an examination and the road where the collision occurred is now open.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Any road users with video footage, including dashcam footage, are asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044 938 4000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Main image via Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie
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