Gardaí are investigating a fatal road collision which claimed the lives of three women in County Louth early this morning. 

The three car collision occurred on the North Aclint Bridge, Ardee in Co Louth around 1am this morning.

The female driver aged 39 and two female passengers aged 37 and 69 were killed in the accident.

According to Breaking News, two males are also seriously injured and have been removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ardee Garda Station 041 6871130, The Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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