Man, 19, dies following road traffic accident in Mayo

Gardaí say that the road is currently closed with diversions through Cloonfad from the Ballyhaunis side and also from Ballinlough. It is expected to remain closed over the morning while a forensic collision investigation is conducted. Picture: File Picture/Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

One man has died and another has been injured following a road traffic accident in Mayo last night. 

Gardaí in Claremorris are now appealing for witnesses in relation to the crash.