Man (27) dies in Kildare crash

A 27-year-old man died after an overnight crash in Co Kildare, it has emerged.

A 27-year-old man died after an overnight crash in Co Kildare, it has emerged.

Gardai in Kilcock are investigating the single-vehicle crash at Painstown, Donadea.

The man was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a tree before falling into a drain.

It was discovered shortly after 11am this morning but gardaí believe the incident may have happened during the night.

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The deceased was removed to Naas General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not yet been released.