THREE PEOPLE HAVE died following a two-car collision in Co Meath.

The incident happened on the N52 slip road at Kells, Co Meath at around 4.45pm yesterday. 

A woman in her 20s, the driver of one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The passenger in this car, a man in his 20s, was treated at the scene before being taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he died en route. 

Another woman in her 20s, the driver of the second car, was also taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for her injuries where she later passed away. 

The passengers in the second car, three juveniles, were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Drogheda to be treated for their injuries. One has since been transferred to CHI Temple Street. 

One of the children, a 12-year-old boy, is understood to be in a serious condition. 

The road was closed to allow forensic collision investigators to conduct a technical examination of the scene. It has since reopened. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward. 

Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make it available to gardaí. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kells Garda Station on 046 928 0820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station. 

Investigations are ongoing. 

With reporting by Press Association.