Major road closed after three women die in collision

Three women have died in a three-car collision near Ardee in Co Louth.

The crash happened south of Aclint Bridge on the Louth/Monaghan at about 1am this morning.

The N2 between Ardee and Aclint Bridge will remain closed for the day.

A 39-year-old driver and two passengers, aged 37 and 69, died.

Two males seriously injured in the crash were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

It is understood the three women who died and one of the injured males were travelling in the same car.

The occupants of the third car involved were not seriously injured.

Diversions

Due to the closure of the N2, Gardaí have advised motorists using the M1 to divert at junction 17 for Castleblayney and to avoid the area of the crash if possible.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041-6871130, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

The scene of this morning's crash is close to where two women were killed in January as they disembarked from a bus on the northbound lane of the road and were hit by a car on the southbound lane outside the Hunterstown Inn.