Several people have died and others were injured in a two-car crash in County Louth, Ireland. The collision happened on the L3168 road in the townland of Gibstown near Dundalk shortly after 9pm on Saturday.
Gardai confirmed "a number of fatalities" resulted from the crash. Injured victims were transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for treatment.
The vehicles and bodies remain at the crash site. The L3168 is closed between the N52 and the R171 junctions while investigators work at the scene.
Investigation and appeal
Traffic diversions are in place as Garda forensic collision investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. The road closure is expected to remain until the investigation is complete.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact authorities.
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