Man (20s) dies after road crash in Co Louth

The road is currently closed for a forensic examination
Man (20s) dies after road crash in Co Louth

A man has died following a road crash in Co Louth.

Gardaí were called to the scene of a two-car collision on the R169 in Collon just after 12pm on Monday.

The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupants of the second car, a man in his 60s and a woman in her 70s, were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment.

The road is currently closed for a forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station at 041 6871130 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

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