One man was killed and another was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a car crash in the west of Ireland on Saturday.
The two vehicle collision occurred at approximately 3.35pm on the N5 at Ballymiles near Swinford, Co. Mayo yesterday.
A driver from one these vehicles, a man in his 50s, was killed in the collision.
The man driving the second vehicle was  to Mayo University Hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries.
A man and woman, both passengers from each car are also receiving treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A technical examination of the scene was conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators on Saturday, and the road has since re-opened.
Gardaà are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on (094) 925 2990, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
