Two people have been killed in separate road crashes in Dublin and Laois.
A man in his 30s died in a single-vehicle crash at the junction of Kilshane Drive and Ratoath Road in Finglas at about 2.10am this morning.
It is believed the man lost control of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the City Morgue in Marino.
The road was closed for a forensic examination.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Finglas Garda station on 01-6667500.
Earlier, a woman died in a four-vehicle collision on the M7 outside Portlaoise.
The woman’s car is understood to have caught fire following the collision at about 12.45am his morning.
Five other people from the three other vehicles were taken to Portlaoise General Hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.