Man in killed in two-car collision in Co Louth, say Gardai

A man in his 20s has died after a road traffic collision in Co Louth.

Gardai in Ardee are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Monday.

Shortly after noon, emergency services responded to a two-car collision on the R169 in Collon.

The driver and sole occupant of one of the cars died at the scene.

A man in his 20s has died after a road traffic collision in Co Louth.Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIAplaceholder image
A man in his 20s has died after a road traffic collision in Co Louth.Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

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

A Garda spokesperson said the road was closed for examination and diversions were in place.

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