Man dies after crash between car and lorry in Louth

The R171 is now closed between Dundalk and Carlingford and local diversions have been put in place. File Picture

A man has died after a fatal road traffic collision in Louth.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the incident which occurred at 2.15 on the R173 between Loughanmore and Jenkinstown, Co Louth.