Issue Date: 1st August 2023
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 6.45pm yesterday evening, Monday 31st July 2023, on the N54 in Legnakelly (Clones to Smithborough Road), Co. Monaghan
The vehicle has been removed from the scene.
The N54 between Clones and Smithborough remains closed this evening and local diversions are in place.
Post-mortems have been completed on the bodies of the two deceased persons, the results of which are not being released for operational purposes.
The male (aged 60 years) remains a critical condition in Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
The female teenager (18 years) remains in Cavan General Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
The male teenager (18 years) continues to receive treatment in Cavan General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí in Monaghan continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N54 between Clones and Smithborough yesterday evening, Monday 31st July 2023, between 6.15pm and 7.00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station
