It happened last night on the M4 Kilcock Westbound, when two cars collided shortly after 11pm.

The collision involved a car and a lorry that occurred at approximately 4pm today.

Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of collision after 5:15pm at Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.

The scene is currently preserved for an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Traffic diversions are in place in Drogheda town

The man was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at Bandon Garda station.

The collision, involving a car and a truck, occurred on the N25 in Newtown, Kilmacthomas at about 13:30pm this afternoon.

Gardaí have opened separate inquiries into the two deaths near Castleblaney

The incident occurred at round 1.15pm on Sunday