Road to remain closed until lunchtime following Manorhamilton fatal collision last night

A man has died following a crash in County Leitrim.

The accident occurred at around 5.00pm yesterday evening on the R280 between Drumkeerin and Manorhamilton.

It involved a car and a tractor.

The driver of the car, a man in his 80s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital where he later passed away.

No other injuries to persons was reported.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have dash-cam video and were travelling on the R280 at Killargue, between 4:30pm and 5:30pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Gardai or any Garda Station.