Gardaí make urgent witness appeal as man in 'critical condition' following serious crash

The man in his 20s has been transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where his condition is described as 'critical'

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on Monday which left a man in critical condition in hospital.

The single-vehicle collision occurred on the R186 on the northern side of Tydavnet village, Co Monaghan towards Clogher at some time between 12.50am and 3am on Monday, January 27.

A man in his 20s was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, with life-threatening injuries and has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, where he is in a critical condition.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling in the area of the R186 north of Tydavnet village, between the hours of 12.50am and 3am, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77240, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.