Gardaí at Ballina are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ballinahaglish on the N26 Ballina to Foxford road on 1st January 2014 at approximately 4.50am.
Two males 43 & 47 years, were fatally injured when the vehicles they were driving collided.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at scene. They were both travelling alone at the time of the collision. No other persons were injured.
The deceased were removed to the mortuary at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, where post mortems will take place.
The N26 at Ballinahaglish is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
