latest | Gardaí were alerted shortly after 7pm last night

Gardaí were alerted shortly after 7pm last night

Two people have been hospitalised following a two-car collision in Co Donegal this morning.

The collision took place on the R246 at Main Street in Kerrykeel shortly after 10.45 am.

The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious.

The passenger, a female in her late teens, did not require immediate hospital treatment.

The driver of the second vehicle, a woman in her 70s, was also taken to hospital for assessment.

The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions remain in place.

Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant camera footage, including dash cam, from the area at the time to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.