28/03/2012

Fatal Head On Collision In Co Meath

A man has died after two cars were involved in a head on collision on the N2 between Slane and Collon.

The accident happened just after midnight approximately three miles north of Slane.

The man who died was traveling in one car with another man who is in a serious condition in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

The man and woman from the second car were also taken to the same hospital, but their condition is described as non life threatening.

The road is still closed to facilitate a Forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.

Witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact the Gardai in Navan on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station




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