Elderly man killed in horror Christmas morning crash in Cavan
A man in his 80s has been killed and four people hospitalised following a crash on the N55 at Clarebane, Co Cavan early on Christmas morning.
A man in his 80s has been killed and four people hospitalised following a crash on the N55 at Clarebane, Co Cavan early on Christmas morning.
The collision happened at approximately 12:40am and involved two cars.
A man, aged in late 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to Cavan General Hospital where a post mortem will take place.
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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.
Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
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