Passenger (20s) in car killed in single vehicle collision in Midlands

Gardai say the collision occurred at approximately 12:30am this morning at Coolnahinch, Cullyfad Road, Co Longford.

The passenger of the vehicle, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to the mortuary where a post mortem will be conducted at a later date.

The driver of the vehicle - also a man in his 20s - was taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The road is currently closed and the services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.

A garda spokesman said they have launched a witness appeal.

"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

"Any road users who were travelling in the area at this time and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 335 0570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."