Passenger (18) dies in single-car crash in Co Cavan

Driver and rear seat passenger also taken to hospital with minor injuries

An 18-year-old man has died in a car crash in Co Cavan.

The man was the front seat passenger in a car that hit a ditch on the R188 Road near Ballyhaise at about 5.25pm on Thursday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Cavan General Hospital.

The driver and rear seat passenger were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

There were no other vehicles involved.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators

Gardaí have asked witnesses to contact Cavan Garda station on 049-4368800, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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