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19th Aug 2021

Two men have died following crash involving two cars and a van in Meath

Clara Kelly

Kilkenny crash

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Two men have died following a fatal crash involving two cars and a van in Meath on Thurday morning.

Gardaí are currently investigating the road traffic incident that occurred on the R152 at Keenogue in Duleek in Meath at approximately 6.40am.

The driver and only occupant of the van involved in the collision, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 30s, the driver and only occupant of one of the cars involved in the collision was taken to our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with serious injuries, where he later passed away.

No other serious injuries were reported in relation to the incident and investigations are ongoing.

The road is currently closed while Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who were travelling on the R152 between Kilmoon Cross and Duleek between 6.20am and 6.50am who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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