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Sam Boal

Two men in their 20s killed after car collides with articulated truck in Co Mayo

The crash happened shortly before midnight in the Facefield area of Mayo.

TWO MEN IN their 20s have died following a car crash in Mayo.

Gardaí said the crash happened at around 11.50pm on the Balla to Claremorris road, and involved an articulated truck and car.

Both occupants of the car, two men in their 20s, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Their bodies have since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital.

The driver of the truck (30s) was taken to Mayo University Hospital as a precaution.

A garda spokesman said: “The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. Garda Forensic Collision investigators will conduct their examination of the scene this morning.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”

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    Sep 10th 2011, 9:24 PM

    The rich and the corrupt attented Bertie’s birthday. I didn’t see ANYONE who was ‘great’ OR ‘good’

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    Sep 10th 2011, 8:57 PM

    ..Well done to Prof Crown great to see, he is fairly impressive so far and knows what he’s talking about. He put Reilly in his place over the Roscommon stats.I wouldn think Reilly a very very wealthy man would do the same!!!
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    Sep 10th 2011, 11:57 PM

    Why would you want an umbrella in windy weather? They’re more trouble than good in high winds! It’s a raincoat you want, or to stay in your nice cosy bed.

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    Sep 11th 2011, 12:24 AM

    Have you tried putting up an umbrella in 130km winds gavin?

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    Sep 10th 2011, 9:23 PM

    Gavan, the Irish born child was taken to Syria from Cyprus, not taken to Cyprus from Cyprus.

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    Sep 10th 2011, 9:40 PM

    That’s a very unfortunate typo, and one I’ve hastened to rectify.

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    Sep 11th 2011, 4:05 AM

    That video is some pretty impressive contact juggling; no reason to suspect doctoring though.

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