Prison escort van rammed in hit-and-run

It is believed that gardaí are conducting a helicopter-led search for the occupants of the car.

File picture of an Irish Prison Service van for prisoner transfer.

Gardaí are investigating "a hit-and-run" crash between a prison escort van and a car in Co Monaghan on Wednesday evening.

No injuries have been reported at this time, and gardaí said the road is currently closed with diversions in place.