A van driver is in a serious condition following a crash in county Cavan.

The man in his 60's was taken to Cavan General Hospital and later transferred to a Dublin Hospital, after his vehicle collided with a car on the N3 near Belturbet around 6pm yesterday evening.

The occupants of the car received treatment for non life threatening injuries.

The scene is sealed off to allow a forensic examination to take place this morning.

Anyone with information's asked to contact Gardaí.