Teenager killed in horror pick-up truck crash in Co Kildare as second young man rushed to hospital & busy road closed
A TEENAGER has died in a horror single-vehicle crash involving a pick-up truck in Co Kildare.
The incident took place on the Barrettstown Road in
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The young man, who is aged in his late teens and was a passenger of the pick-up truck, was taken to Naas General Hospital and pronounced dead a short time after the crash.
The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place in due course.
A second man in his late teens, who was driving the vehicle, was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
There were no other injuries reported.
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Local diversions have been put in place and drivers have been urged to allow extra time for their journey.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will examine the scene of the incident this morning.
Gardai confirmed that investigations into the fatal crash are "ongoing" and urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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In a statement this morning, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.45pm and 8.15pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on (045) 440180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
FATAL CORK CRASH
Separately, a cyclist who
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Donal Cashman, aged in his 60s, from Riversfield Estate in Midleton died from injuries he sustained in the road crash.
He was cycling on the N25 at Carrigtwohill towards Midleton when the collision happened at around 4.30pm.
Mr Cashman was a keen cyclist and was on his way home when the accident happened.
He was taken to Cork University
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The male driver of the van, a man in his 60s, received treatment at the scene.
A garda spokesperson said: "Any
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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The fatal incident took place on the Barrettstown Road in Newbridge last night
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