Glenshane Pass: Man dies after car and lorry crash
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A man has died after a crash on the Glenshane Pass in County Londonderry.
The collision, which involved a car and a tanker lorry, happened close to the Ponderosa bar at 05:20 BST on Monday.
The car driver died at the scene.
The lorry driver has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be serious.
The Glenshane Pass is closed between Main Street in Dungiven and the Tobermore Road/Glenshane Road junction.
Diversions are in place and police have said motorists should use an alternative route and to expect delays to their journey.
Belfast-bound traffic is being diverted at Main Street in Dungiven towards Garvagh and Derry-bound traffic is being diverted towards Draperstown.
Public transport provider Translink has confirmed that the 212 Belfast-to-Derry bus service is operating.
However, Dungiven cannot be served and the bus is being diverted through Garvagh - passengers will be collected at the junction of Station Road and Garvagh Road.
Police want anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.