Man, 70s, seriously injured following collision between car and truck in Westmeath

Traffic near the N4  PIC: Collins Photos Dublin

A man in his 70s has been hospitalised after a serious collision between a car and a truck in Westmeath.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with further information on the collision, which took place on the N4 in Rathowen on Thursday afternoon, to come forward.