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Man dies following Monaghan crash

Passenger (43) sustained serious injuries after car crashed into a ditch

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle crash on the R185 at Crowey in Monaghan in the early hours of this morning, in which a man in his 40s was fatally injured.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle crash on the R185 at Crowey in Monaghan in the early hours of this morning, in which a man in his 40s was fatally injured.
Sat Apr 13 2013 - 10:14

A 43-year-old man has died following a crash in Co Monaghan overnight.

The man was a passenger in a car which crashed into a ditch at Crowey in Silverstream on the R185 at about 1.55am.

He was taken by ambulance to Cavan General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A 40-year-old woman who was driving the car was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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A second woman travelling in the car as a passenger was uninjured.

The scene of the crash remains closed to traffic this morning pending a technical examination, and diversions are in place in the area.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Monaghan Garda station on (047) 77200 or on the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.