Man dies in Dublin crash

A man in his 20s died when the car he was a back seat passenger in crashed on the M1 early this morning.

A man in his 20s died when the car he was a back seat passenger in crashed on the M1 early this morning.

The driver and a front seat passenger suffered minor injuries and were taken to Beaumont Hospital but later released.

The incident happened on the northbound lane between Junction 4 and 5 of the motorway at 3.30am and no other vehicle was involved in the crash.

Gardaí have closed the section of the motorway pending a forensic examination and diversions are in place.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Swords Garda station on 01-6664700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.