Mayo crash victim named

Gardai have named the man killed in today's crash in Co.Mayo, as 61 year-old Peter Meenan from Ballyhaunis, Co.Mayo.

Gardaí in Claremorris are investigating a fatal road traffic collision between a car and a van.

It occurred between 2.30pm and 2.45pm on the main Claremorris to Ballyhaunis road (N60) at the townland of Cuilmore.

The male driver in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

A female passenger has been removed to Mayo General Hospital. The two people who were in the van were uninjured.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination, and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda station at 094 937 2080, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.