Fatal crash on N5 in Bohola claims one life
A tragic single-vehicle collision on the N5 in Bohola resulted in the death of a man in his 40s. Gardaí are urgently seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from motorists travelling nearby during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that took place on the N5 at Lisgormin, Bohola, County Mayo, on Wednesday 21st October 2026. The incident involved a single car which crashed at approximately 5:15am, resulting in the immediate death of the driver, a man in his forties.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the man was pronounced deceased. His body was subsequently removed to Mayo University Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. The coroner has been formally notified of the fatality.
At present, the N5 remains closed to facilitate a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions have been established at Ballyvary and Bohola to manage traffic. Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling in the area between 5:00am and 5:30am on the day to come forward. Motorists with dash-cam or other footage are especially encouraged to assist the investigation by contacting Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Emergency services attended the scene, where the man was pronounced deceased. His body was subsequently removed to Mayo University Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. The coroner has been formally notified of the fatality.
At present, the N5 remains closed to facilitate a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions have been established at Ballyvary and Bohola to manage traffic. Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling in the area between 5:00am and 5:30am on the day to come forward. Motorists with dash-cam or other footage are especially encouraged to assist the investigation by contacting Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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