Road tragedy as man, 20s, dies and woman, 40s, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after horror crash in Leitrim
A YOUNG man has died and another woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a horror crash in Leitrim this morning.
The single-vehicle collision happened in Derryherk shortly before 7am.
Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison after the alarm was raised.
One of the occupants of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body was brought from the crash scene to the morgue at Sligo University Hospital.
Another occupant, a female in her 40s, was transferred to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The scene has been closed to allow for a technical examination to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are in place.
Cops say investigations into the accident are ongoing.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision in Derryherk, Co. Leitrim this morning, Thursday 21st November 2024.
“The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison shortly before 7:00am.
“One of the occupants of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the morgue at Sligo University Hospital.
“The other occupant, a female in her 40s, was transferred to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.”
The spokespersons add: “A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
“The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are in place.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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English football competition rebranded and given new name midway through season
THE EFL Trophy has been rebranded and given a new change yet again.
It was known as the Bristol Street Motors Trophy for just over a year, with the company taking over as the rights holders for the start of the 2023-24 season.
The EFL Trophy has undergone a rebranding and has a new name[/caption]Now the competition will be known as the Vertu Trophy – with Vertu a parent company of Bristol Street Motors.
It is the latest sponsorship deal for the company, who are already the front of shirt sponsors for Yorkshire County Cricket.
Vertu also have a deal with basketball team Newcastle Eagles, with their ground named Vertu Motors Arena.
Their sponsorship of the EFL Trophy was part of a deal which saw Vertu become the official car dealer of the EFL.
The rebranding will come into immediate effect, starting with Friday’s Round of 32 draw.
Chief Executive Officer at Vertu, Robert Forrester said: “Our partnership with the EFL has been a huge success over the past twelve months, allowing us to engage with community groups across the country and including one of the most dramatic finals in competition history at Wembley Stadium back in April.
“As our business evolves to operate under one brand, we look forward to continuing to work alongside the EFL to drive the Vertu Trophy forwards, and are interested to see what fixtures emerge from Friday’s draw for the Round of 32.”
The EFL Trophy has had 11 different sponsors since 1984 with the competition formerly known as the Papa John’s Trophy and the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
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EFL Chief Commercial Officer, Ben Wright said of the change: “Vertu have contributed significantly to the ongoing success of the competition and have made a lasting impact in communities by supporting accessible football with ticket initiatives.
“Trophy attendances contributed strongly to the EFL’s status as the highest attended league body in Europe last season, and with every Vertu Trophy match live on Sky Sports this season, the exposure for the competition will continue on an upward trajectory.”
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