Two men die in separate crashes

Gardaí have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Meath early this morning.

Gardaí have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Meath early this morning.

Fergal Walsh (24), from Collon Road in Slane died when the van he was driving hit a ditch at Kellystown, Slane, at 1.32am. A passenger in the van was uninjured.

Another man (20) died in a single-car crash in Co Wicklow this morning.

The crash happened on Beach Road, Arklow, sometime before 7.45am. The car went out of control and crashed into a field.

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The victim, who was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Loughlinstown hospital. Another man in the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Gardaí appealed to anyone with any information to contact them at Arklow on 0402 32304.

Patrick  Logue

Patrick Logue

Patrick Logue is Digital Editor of The Irish Times