Elderly man in serious condition following collision between car and minibus

A man in his 80s is in serious condition following a collision involving a car and a minibus. 

Gardaí at Tullamore are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on the N80 between Tullamore and Derryclure in County Offaly yesterday (Monday January 23) shortly after 3pm. 

The elderly man, who was the driver of the car, was taken from the scene by Ambulance to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore in serious condition.

The occupants of the minibus did not require hospital treatment.

A technical examination of the scene has been completed and the road has since reopened to traffic.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

They are also appealing to those with camera footage (including motorists with dash cam) from the N80 between Tullamore and Derryclure at the time of the collision, to make it available to them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 - 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.