The Brideswell to Athlone road in South Roscommon has reopened following this mornings serious road traffic collision.
Five people were injured after the incident which occurred at around 4am, one mile outside Brideswell on the R363.
The sole occupant of one car, a 23 year old man, sustained serious injuries in the collision and is being treated at Tullamore Hospital.
Two adults and two children, aged two and six years old, in the other vehicle were taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe for treatment.
