Man (35) dies after crash on Naas Road in Dublin

A man has died and another has been left seriously injured after a single vehicle collision on the Naas Road in Dublin.

The 35-year-old was fatally injured when the car in which he was travelling collided with a road barrier after the Long Mile Road junction at about 6am on Sunday.

The men were taken to St James’s Hospital for treatment but one of them died as a result of his injuries.

The second man (32) is in a serious condition at the hospital.

The section of the road near the scene was closed to allow for a technical examination by gardaí and was expected to reopen by 11am.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.