A man in his twenties has died in a crash in County Louth.

Gardaí say the single vehicle collision happened at 10.30pm last night at Carstown, Termonfeckin.

A second man in his late teens who was a passenger in the car, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with minor injuries.

The road is closed for a forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.