Gardaí investigate serious road crash in Dundalk

Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating a serious road crash at Carnbeg on the Old Armagh Road (the R177) at approximately 11am on Saturday morning.

The female driver of one car was airlifted to Tallaght hospital with serious leg injuries. She is in in her 30s. A baby in her car received minor injuries and was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda.

The male driver, in his 20s, of the second car was also taken to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital. There was no one else involved in the crash.

The road is currently closed for an examination and diversions are in place.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Dundalk garda station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.