A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardai in Longford are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred shortly after 2.30pm today, the 17th November 2009 at Agharra, Co. Longford.
A 31 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene when the car in which he was the sole occupant was involved in a collision with a 4 x 4. The driver of the 4 x 4 was taken to Mullingar Hospital.
The road between Ratharney, Co. Longford and Ballynacargy (which is a back road between Longford and Mullingar) will remain closed overnight and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043-50570.
Garda Press Office
20.20hrs 17/11/09