A driver in his 20s has been pronounced dead following a fatal three-vehicle collision.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident - involving a truck and two cars - which occurred in Trim, Co Meath today (Thursday January 19) at approximately 10.20am.
The deceased has been removed to the Navan mortuary where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The road is currently closed to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are urging those with camera footage (including dashcam) who were travelling on the R161 Navan to Trim Road between 10am and 10:20am to make it available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on 046 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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