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Man dies in Westmeath road crash

The man died at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore
The man died at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore

A 39-year-old man has died in a road collision in Co Westmeath.

The man was seriously injured in the collision between his car and a pickup truck at around 5.30pm yesterday on the N55 at Tubberclare near Glasson.

He was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The pickup truck driver, a man in his 20s, and a passenger were slightly injured in the crash.

The road was closed for a technical examination but has since re-opened.

Gardaí have appealed to any witnesses to contact Athlone Garda Station 090 6498550 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.