A man has died and two women have been seriously injured following a crash in Co Monaghan earlier today.
Three cars were involved in the collision on the N2 Dublin to Derry Road, between Monaghan Town and Emyvale, at 12.20pm.
A man in his 30s - who was the sole occupant of one of the cars - was fatally injured.
Two women in another of the cars were seriously injured, and have been brought to Cavan General Hospital.
A man who was travelling in the third car was unharmed.
The road remains closed following the collision, and diversions remain in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 04-777-200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.