Gardai in Roscommon are appealing to the public for witnesses of a fatal road traffic collision on the R446 at Ballydangan, Co. Roscommon.

The incident occurred yesterday morning at around 10am, and involved a collision between a car and a bus.

The male driver of the car, who was in his fifties, received fatal injuries in the crash. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Roscommon Hospital.

An 11 year old girl who was the passenger in the car received minor injuries.

The driver of the bus and 3 passengers were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

 Gardaí in Roscommon are appealing for witnesses or anyone travelling on the R446 from Ballinasloe to Athlone between 9.30am and 10.15am on the 2nd of November 2017 to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090 6638300, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.