The young man who died following a fatal road traffic collision near Castlebar last night has been named as David McHale of Newfield, Mulranny.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision that occurred at Corha on the Newport Road at approximately 11.50pm.

All three occupants of the car were taken from the scene to Mayo General Hospital.

The driver of the car passed away earlier this morning.

One of the male passengers, in his teens, remains in a serious condition at the Hospital and another male passenger in his 20s, continues to receive treatment for his injuries.

The Castlebar to Newport road (R311) remains closed in order to facilitate a forensic collision investigation.

Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

They are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), who were travelling in the area between 11:40pm – 12.00am to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.