Gardaí in Cavan are appealing for information following the death of a teenager in a crash involving a lorry yesterday (Thursday).
The two vehicle crash occurred on the N3, Kilnalack, Co. Cavan at approximately 6pm and involved a car and lorry.
In a statement, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "A male juvenile aged 17, was seriously injured during the collision. He was taken to Cavan General Hospital where he later passed."
"A woman in her 50s and man in his 40s were also taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for their injuries which are understood to be serious but non-life threatening."
Appealing for information, the spokesperson continued: "Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N3 between Butlersbridge and Belturbet, between 5.45pm and 6.30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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