19/02/2014

Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Car In Embankment

The body of a man has been found inside his car at the bottom of an embankment off the N12 at Tyholland, Co Monaghan.

Garda have launched an investigation into the discovery, saying that it is not known exactly how long the 4x4 vehicle was there.

A post-mortem examination of the victim, understood to be a man aged in his 40s, is due to be carried out at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan.

The road where the find was made remains closed to undergo assessment by a garda crash investigation team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda station (047) 77200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(MH/CD)

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