Gardai have arrested a man after the car he was allegedly driving hit a number of cyclists during a morning training ride. At least of two of the cyclists were taken to hospital by ambulances.
Driver arrested as cyclists hit by car in Roscommon
A man has been arrested after the car he was allegedly driving collided with two cyclists while they were on a training spin in Co Roscommon.
The two cyclists, both women, were on their morning ride on Sunday when the collision occurred.
Details of the incident were scant at the time of writing, though the information available suggested the cyclists had not sustained life-threatening injuries.
Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene, in north Roscommon. The women were treated on the road where the crash occurred by paramedics.
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And they were then taken for further treatment by ambulance to Sligo General Hospital.
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The Boyle to Ballyfarnon L1013 road was closed for a long period after the incident at Doon between 9.15am and 9.30am.
Local reports suggest three riders were involved but one did not require hospitalisation.
As well as the ambulances that attended the scene, gardai also arrived and a criminal investigation is now ongoing.
A man, alleged to be the driver of the car, was arrested at the scene under Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act.
The gardai in Castlerea Garda station are now investigating the matter.
Any witnesses or anyone with information or who was in the general area around the time of the crash is asked to contact Castlerea station at 094-9621630.
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