Three people have been injured, one seriously, in an accident on the old Athlone to Ballinasloe road this morning.

Gardaí in Roscommon are investigating a road traffic collision involving a bus and a car on the R446 at Clonark, Roscommon at approximately 10.15am.

The male driver of the car was seriously injured and the passenger, a female, was uninjured in the crash. 
The male bus driver received minor injuries and was taken to Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe.

The road is closed in both directions to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and diversions are in place.  Road users are asked to divert onto the new motorway and use alternative routes.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Gardaí in Roscommon at 090 6638300, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.