ALERT: Motorists warned of road closure as two people hospitalised amid serious crash

A man in his 20s has been sent to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Sligo on Sunday last.

A woman in her 60s has also been sent to hospital with injuries as a result of the collision, involving a motorcycle and a car.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to anyone who might have seen the collision on the N15 near Cashelgarran, Grange, Co. Sligo on Sunday 19th April 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a car which occurred shortly after 8:00pm.

The male driver of the motorcycle (aged in his 20s) was conveyed to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

A female passenger in the car (aged in her 60s) was conveyed to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

The road is currently closed. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the N15 near Cashelgarran, Grange, Co. Sligo on Sunday 19th April 2026 between 7:40pm and 8:10pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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ALERT: Motorists warned of road closure as two people hospitalised amid serious crash

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