01/08/2016

Omagh Man Killed In Cavan Crash

A man from Omagh in Co Tyrone has been killed in a collision in the Republic of Ireland.

The crash occurred on the Station Road at around 5.55pm in Co Cavan on Sunday, 31 July.

The car is believed to have hit a wall and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem examination is to be carried out.

The driver of the car is being treated at Cavan General Hospital and a second passenger was taken to St James' Hospital in Dublin.

The Station Road remains closed and an investigation has launched.

(CD)




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