Man killed in Co Mayo car crash

A man (19) was  killed in car crash in Co Mayo laast night

A man (19) was  killed in car crash in Co Mayo laast night

The victim was the front seat passenger in a car that hit a wall at Dooleague, Islandeady at around 9.45pm.

The man's body was taken to Mayo General Hospital.

Two other people in the car were injured and taken to the same hospital. A Garda spokesman said their injuries are not life-threatening.

The N5 between Castlebar and Westport is closed until later today. Diversions are in place via the N59 and R311 via Newport.

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