Man killed in Donegal collision

Updated: 23:05, Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Gardaí in Co Donegal are investigating a fatal road collision near Ballyshannon.

1 of 1 Gardaí Investigating Donegal crash
Gardaí
Investigating Donegal crash

One man in his 50s was killed in the crash, which happened at Cavangarden Cross this evening.

Elsewhere, five people have been injured in a crash on the N7 near Nenagh in Co Tippeary.

Two vehicles collided near the Five Alley bar along the main Dublin to Limerick road at around 7pm this evening.

A woman, who was driving one of the cars, is said to be seriously injured.

The injured people have been taken to the Mid-West Regional Hospital in Limerick.

The N7 is currently blocked and diversions are in place.

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