Gardaí appeal after fatal Louth collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 40s was killed in a crash in Co Louth last night.
Three other people including a 10-year-old girl were injured in the collision.
At around 10.30pm last night three cars collided just after Junction 15 Castlebellingham on the northbound carriageway of the M1 motorway.
A man in his 40s, who is believed to be from Co. Louth, died at the scene.
Two women, who were the drivers of the other cars, and a 10-year-old girl who was a passenger, are being treated at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda.
The carriageway remains closed this morning while a forensic investigation is carried out.
Witnesses are being asked to contact Ardee Garda Station at 041 6871130.
