Young man (20s) dies in Laois car crash
A man in his 20s has died in a car crash in Co Laois.
The single-car crash happened on the R445 in Borris-In-Ossory at about 3.15am on Thursday.
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The driver of the car and sole occupant, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise for a postmortem.
The road remains closed this morning and gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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