Driver dies after car crashes into canal

A 27-year-old man has died after his car fell into a canal in Co Kildare last night.

A 27-year-old man has died after his car fell into a canal in Co Kildare last night.

The single vehicle collision occurred at Ardclough outside Straffan at 9pm.

The victim was taken to Naas Genera Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Gardai from Kill Garda station in Co Kildare are investigating the incident.

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