Man, 20's, dies in Cavan crash

A man in his 20's has died following a road traffic accident outside Cavan Town in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 3am, March 11.

The collision, between a truck and a car, occurred on the N3 at Drumcrauve.

A male passenger, aged in his 20s, was fatally injured.

The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20s, was taken to Cavan General Hospital for treatment.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

No other injuries have been reported.

The roads remains closed at this time and traffic diversions are in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting an examination of the scene.

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

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.