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23 Feb 2026

Man dies in Longford crash early this morning

A man in his 30s has died after a single vehicle crash in Co Longford in the early hours of this morning.

The man’s car hit a ditch near the village of Arva, Co Cavan at about 2am.

The man was driving from Drumlish in a black Ford Focus which left the R198 road near the village of Arva and struck a ditch.

The driver was treated at the scene by emergency services before being removed to Cavan General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was the only person in the car.

The road was closed and diversions put in place for a Garda examination. Gardaí have asked witnesses to contact Longford Garda station on 043-3350570 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Also read: Gardai appeal for witnesses to serious accident on Elphin road

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