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Teenager dies in single-vehicle crash in Kildare as motorcyclist seriously injured in separate incident
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fatal crash involving a pick-up truck on the Barrettstown Road in Newbridge, Co Kildare shortly after 8pm last night.
The passenger, an adult male in his late teens, was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The male driver, also aged in his teens, was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported.
The coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The road remains closed pending examination by garda forensic collision investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
'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 gardaí,' said a spokesperson.
'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.'
Local councillor Peggy O'Dwyer, who lives close to where the crash happened, said the community is in a state of shock.
'I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of the young man who tragically lost his life. It's terribly sad news,' she said.
'It's something no family should ever have to experience.
'I also hope that the other young man involved makes a full recovery.'
Separately, Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses following a serious collision which happened on the R415 at Boley Little, Athy, Co Kildare yesterday evening.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a car and two motorcycles shortly after 7.30pm.
One of the motorcyclists, a man in his 20s, was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The second motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise to be treated for injuries believed to be non life-threatening. There were no other injuries reported.
The road is closed as investigators conduct an examination of the scene while local diversions remain in place.
Local councillor Mark Leigh said his thoughts are with the family of the seriously injured motorcyclist.
'I was saddened to learn of this accident. My thoughts are with the the family at this incredibly difficult time, and I sincerely hope for their full and speedy recovery.'
Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses of this serious crash to come forward.
'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.15pm and 7.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí,' said a spokesperson.
'Anyone with information is asked to contact Athy garda station on (059) 8634210, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.'
