Gardaí investigating fatal accident near Belturbet

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Gardaí are investigating a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N3, Drumalure, Belturbet, Co. Cavan this morning at approximately 12.40am.

One passenger of the car, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, a man, was taken to Cavan General Hospital in a critical condition. The driver, a man, and two other female passengers were taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries. All persons involved in the collision are aged in their 20s.

The scene remains closed for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Cavan on 049 436 8800 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

This vehicle was subject to interaction with Gardaí prior to the collision. As such the matter has been referred to GSOC.

No further information is available at this time.