A MAN IN his forties has died following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Monaghan.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision, which took place at approximately 1.55am today.
A 43-year-old man was seriously injured when the car he was a passenger in collided with a ditch at Crowey, Silverstream, on the R185 (Monaghan – Glaslough route).
He was taken by ambulance to Cavan General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the car, a 40-year old woman, was also taken to hospital with minor injuries. A second woman who was travelling in the car at the time was uninjured.
The scene of the collision remains closed to traffic pending a technical examination and diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan garda station on 047 77200, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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