A MAN IN his 60s has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Westmeath. 

The crash happened at around 11am on the N55 at The Pigeons, between Athlone and Ballymahon. 

The man, who was the driver of one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken to mortuary at Tullamore General Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

A male passenger, aged in his 80s, was taken to Tullamore General Hospital to receive treatment for injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.

The male driver of the second car, who is also aged in his 80s, was also taken to Tullamore General Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene, but the road remains closed. Local diversions are in place.

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

They are particularly appealing to any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, and who were travelling in the area between 10.15am and 11.15am to make this footage available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 2600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.