Gardai are investigating after a serious crash in Co Longford overnight.
The single-vehicle collision happened in the Kilmore area of Toome shortly before midnight.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after the car hit a tree on the roadside.
Three men suffered serious injures in the crash and were taken to Cavan General Hospital and Tullamore General Hospital for treatment.
Gardai have closed the road and a technical examination of the scene is due to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are also in place.
Investigations into the crash are said to be ongoing.
A garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in the Kilmore area of Toome, Co. Longford shortly before midnight, Friday 1st October 2021.
"A car collided with a tree on the roadside. Three males sustained serious injuries during the collision and were taken to Cavan General Hospital and Tullamore General Hospital respectively.
"The road is currently closed for a technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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