Man (70s) injured following crash between car and truck in Co Louth

Michael Bolton

A man has suffered serious injuries following a crash between a car and a truck in Co Louth on Tuesday.

The crash occurred on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon at 2.45 pm.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

The driver of the car, a man in his 70s, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the R169 between 2:00pm and 2:45pm and who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam or other camera footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 685 3222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.