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Fatal road collision in Donegal

GARDAÍ are investigating a fatal road collision in the county this evening, they have revealed.

Tragically, a man has lost his life.

Road diversions are in place between Termon and Creeslough, following a two-vehicle collision involved a car and a motorcycle.

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A Garda spokesperson revealed to the Donegal News that gardai are at the scene of the fatal crash.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Termon around 4:30pm today (Friday).

A male motorcyclist in his 60s was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

His was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

​A female in her 30s was the driver of the car and was taken to the same for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

​Garda Forensic Collision Investigators were at the scene which was preserved for examination so diversions are in place.

​Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.

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​A Garda spokesperson said: “Road users who were travelling on the N56 between the Lagoon Restaurant and Guesthouse and Creeslough between 4pm and 5pm today, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

“​Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

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