Man dies after crash between lorry and car

A man has died following a collision between a lorry and a car in County Cavan.

Shortly before 07:30 local time on Monday, emergency services and gardaí (Irish police) responded to the collision on the R192 at Corcloughan, Shercock.

The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

The road remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.