One man had died and two have been seriously injured following a three vehicle collision in Co. Longford.
The incident occured at 5pm this evening, the 13th December 2012, at Lisanurlan on the N5 between Longford and Tarmonbarry, close to Longford Town Football Club.
Three men, the occupants of one car, were removed to Mullingar Hospital. A 45 year old man was pronounced dead at the hospital and the other two, one in his 20's and the other in his 40's, are described as having serious injuries.
The drivers of the other cars were treated for minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment. The road remains closed and diversions are in place via Newtownforbes. The road is expected to re-open in the next hour and a half.
