A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Co Leitrim on Sunday.
The incident happened at Fivemilebourne in Dromahire shortly after 4pm.
The man, who is in his 60s, was driving his car when the vehicle left the road and hit a ditch.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and the motorist was taken to Sligo University Hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.
No one else was injured in the collision.
Gardai closed the road and put local diversions in place and are appealing for anyone with information on the crash to contact them.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Manorhamilton attended the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at Fivemilebourne, Dromahire, Co. Leitrim this afternoon Sunday 21st November, 2021.
"The collision occurred shortly after 4p.m. and the male driver (early 60s), sole occupant of the vehicle left the road and struck a ditch.
"No other vehicle was involved in the collision. He was removed from the scene to Sligo University Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
"The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision or for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the R278 at fivemilebourne this afternoon 21st November, 2021 to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on (071) 9820620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
"Investigations ongoing."
