Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a truck and a car on the R169 between Dunleer and Collon, Co. Louth, at approximately 02:45pm today, Tuesday 11th August 2026.
The male driver of the car, aged in his 70s, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the R169 between 02:00pm and 02:45pm today and who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam or other camera footage, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 685 3222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
