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Man, 40s, killed as car and lorry collide in Co Cavan

The collision occurred on the main R192 Cootehill to Shercock road which was closed after the incident
The collision occurred on the main R192 Cootehill to Shercock road which was closed after the incident

A man has been killed in a collision between a car and lorry near Shercock in Co Cavan at around 7.30am this morning.

The driver of the lorry, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital.

The incident occurred on the main Shercock to Cootehill road, the R192, at Corcloughan.

The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The R192 is currently closed pending a technical examination by gardaí, and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or any motorists with dash-cam footage to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.