Four injured in early morning Longford crash

Four people have been injured in an early morning crash in Co Longford.

The two-car collision happened between Drumlish and Newtownforbes at Bristle Cross just after 3am.

The four people are being treated in hospital and the road has been closed.

Meanwhile, Gardaí in Dublin are investigating a road accident in Rathfarnham last night.

An 85-year-old man died when the car he was driving was involved in a crash with three other cars.

Six others who were injured are being treated in hospital.