William Murphy, aged 76 from Aughnacliffe, Co Longford has died in a fatal road traffic collision in Bunlahy, Granard this morning. The incident happened at 11 a.m. when the car in which he was travelling in, collided with a jeep.
The man’s 78-year-old brother, who was driving the car, was taken to Mullingar General Hospital where his condition is described as serious.
The two brothers, both from Aughnacliffe, were returning home after voting in the general election. The driver of the jeep was treated for minor injuries in Mullingar General Hospital.