Man killed in road accident near Ballyjamesduff

N3 closed at New Inns

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic accident in the Ballyjamesduff are earlier today, Thursday, May 4.

Emergency services personnel are still at the scene of the fatal accident involving a car and a lorry. It occurred shortly before 5pm on the N3 at New Inns, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan.

The driver and sole occupant of the car involved (male, 20s) was fatally injured during the course of this collision.

No other serious injuries to persons was reported.

The N3 at New Inns is currently closed and is expected to remain closed overnight. Local diversions are in place. The services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.

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 at New Inns between 4:30pm and 5:15pm are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.