Man dies after fatal traffic collision

A MAN in his 20s has died after a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in Co Carlow yesterday afternoon.

A MAN in his 20s has died after a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in Co Carlow yesterday afternoon.

The crash occurred on the R726 Rathvilly to Carlow Road near Rathmore at about 3.15pm.

The driver of a van was injured after a collision with a tractor and a 4x4 and was taken to Naas hospital where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the tractor and 4x4 and a passenger of the van were taken to Naas hospital where their injuries were described as minor.