A man in his 40s has died after a serious road traffic collision in Mayo this morning.
The incident occurred on the N5 at Lisgormin, Bohola.
The single-vehicle collision involving a car, occurred at approximately 5:15am.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for post-mortem examination.
The coroner has been notified.
The road is closed while garda forensics investigate.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
A spokesperson said: “Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N5 at Bohola between 5:00am and 5:30am on Wednesday 21st October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
Diversions are in place at Ballyvary and Bohola, gardai confirmed.
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