Elderly man dies in tractor crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision close to Kilbeggan earlier today in which a man lost his life.

At approximately 7.50am, Gardaí were called to the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a tractor, on the R389, Mullingar Road, Kilbeggan. The driver, a male in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on this road at the time with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardaí in Athlone on 09064 98550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.