Man dies in crash between car and lorry in Dundalk

Gardaí are investigating the fatal crash in Dundalk, Co Louth. Credit: PA

A man in his 30s has died following a crash between his car and a lorry on the M1 in Dundalk, Co Louth early on Monday.

The collision happened on the southbound carriageway,between junctions 16 and 17, at about 5am.

The lorry driver, aged in his early 40s, was uninjured.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station