Man dies, several hurt in Co Kildare pile-up

A man has died following a multi-vehicle crash in Co Kildare this morning.

A man has died following a multi-vehicle crash in Co Kildare this morning.

The van driver died after the crash on the Monasterevin-to-Portlaoise Road at 7.45 a.m. The dead man has not been named.

A lorry and a number of other vehicles were also involved, the Garda said. Several people with injuries were taken to Naas General Hospital.