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A man in his 40s has died following a crashing involving a lorry and a car in Co. Cavan.

Gardaí and emergency services were at the scene of the accident on the R192 at Corcloughan, Shercock.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 7.30am this morning.

The driver of the car (40s) was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

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

The road remains closed for a technical examination by garda forensic collision investigators.

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Today’s News in 90 – Monday February 2

Diversions are in place.

A garda investigation is underway with gardai appealing for witnesses.

Road users who were in the area at the time and may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

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.