A competitor has died in The Joule Donegal International Rally this afternoon.

It happened at 12:30pm on Super Stage 15 on the Fanad Head Loop.

The first three stages have been cancelled.

Gardai are at the scene.

In addition, 41 people were detained overnight in Letterkenny Garda Station following Day 2 of the rally.

The arrests were for a series of public order, drug and driving offences.