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Man dies in Leitrim crash

May 18, 2026 12:34
By Shannonside News
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Man dies in Leitrim crash

The single-vehicle collision occurred at Mullaghycullen close to Drumcong shortly after 11pm last night.

A man in his 60s has died in a crash in county Leitrim.

The single-vehicle collision, involving a tractor occurred at Mullaghycullen close to Drumcong shortly after 11pm last night.

The road is currently closed for examination by forensic collision investigators.

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His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The local coroner has been notified

Local diversions are in place.

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Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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