A man has died and four people are in hospital following a collision between two cars in Clarebane, Co. Cavan on Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at approximately 12:40am on the N55.
A man, aged in late 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has been removed to Cavan General Hospital where a post mortem will take place.
The four occupants of the second car have all been taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The road is currently closed for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including Dash-cam ) who were travelling on the N55 between 12:15am and 12:45am this morning to make this footage available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
