Man dies following Meath crash

A man has died in hospital of injuries suffered during a serious single-vehicle crash on the N3 in Co Meath today.

A man has died in hospital of injuries suffered during a serious single-vehicle crash on the N3 in Co Meath today.

The incident occurred at about 4.45am at Cooksland on the Dunshaughlin to Navan Road, about 1km outside Dunshaughlin.

A woman (23) in the car was taken to Blanchardstown with non-life-threatening injuries, while the male passenger (24) was taken to Navan, where he was pronounced dead this morning.

The road is closed for a examination, and diversions are in place.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Dunshaughlin Garda station on 01-8258600, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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