Van driver remains critical after N3 crash

A van driver remains in a critical condition this morning and gardai are appealing for witnesses following a traffic collision yesterday evening.

The N3 Belturbet to Butlersbridge road remains closed today, as gardai await the arrival of forensic crash scene investigators to site at the turn off to Putighan, near Staghall.

The incident occurred at approximately 6pm on Saturday evening, March 25, when a car collided with a van.

The driver of the van, a man in his 60s, was taken to Cavan General Hospital with serious injuries. He was later transferred to a Dublin Hospital.

The occupants of the car were also removed to Cavan General Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The scene of the collision is sealed off and local traffic diversions are in place.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station 049-4368800 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.