Two men in their 20s have sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash in County Westmeath. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30am in Rathowen, on the N4 – the primary route between Dublin and Sligo. Emergency services responded quickly, and both men were transported to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment. No other individuals were involved in the crash. The affected section of the N4 has been closed to allow for a full forensic examination. Diversions have been put in place, impacting traffic between Mullingar and Longford.
Gardaí are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, especially motorists with dash-cam or other camera footage taken near Rathowen village around the time of the incident, to come forward. Witnesses can contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.
