Six in hospital after car crash in Co Cavan

There are reports that a road accident in Co. Cavan has put six people in hospital.

It is believed a car crashed into a fence at 5.30am this morning in Rantavan in Mullagh, Co Cavan.

The passengers of the car are all between the ages 19 and 21.

It is understood the six people in the car have been taken to three different hospitals - Cavan Hospital, Dublin's Mater Hospital and Blanchardstown Hospital in Dublin.

The hospitals have not yet confirmed their injuries, however a Garda spokesperson has said that one of the injured is suffering from 'very serious' wounds.