Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two men in separate locations in Monaghan this morning.
The first man was found dead in a house in a rural area near Castleblayney.
The second man was a pedestrian who was struck by a car a short distance away.
Gardai are examining a possible link between both incidents.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of the fatal road traffic collision which occurred at around 7am at the Ballynacarry Bridge on the N53 – Castleblayney to Dundalk Road. The collision involved a male pedestrian and a car. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road is currently closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators.
The second body was discovered at a residential premises at Knockreagh Lower, Broomfield, Co. Monaghan, this morning.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Broomfield area between 5:00am and 6:45am this morning, particularly anyone with mobile phone footage or dashcam footage, is asked contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 0668 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of the N53 – Castleblayney to Dundalk Road this morning and who have may camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
