04/09/2015

Teen Dies In Co Cavan Collision

A teenager has died in a collision in Co Cavan.

The 18-year-old male was a passenger in the car which hit a ditch on the R188 at approximately 5.25pm on Thursday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver and another passenger were taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Part of the road has been closed and diversions have been put in place.

Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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