Gardaí are investigating a fatal road crash that occurred at 9.50am this morning (25 June).
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána has confirmed that the collision between a car and a lorry took place in the Stephenstown area of Kilcullen, Naas, Kildare earlier today.
The driver of the car, believed to be a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident and removed to Naas General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The driver of the lorry, also a man in his 50s, was brought to Naas General Hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A technical examination of the scene is being carried out currently and the road is expected to remain closed until late this evening.
Gardaí are now appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users who may have dash-cam footage, to contact them at Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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