One killed, six hurt in Co Kildare crash

A man has died and six people have been injured in a crash in Co Kildare tonight.

A man has died and six people have been injured in a crash in Co Kildare tonight.

Two cars collided at Martinstown near Newbridge at around 5.00pm.

The dead man, who was in his 20s, was a passenger in one of the cars. He has not yet been named.

Three adults and three children have been taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment. Their conditions are unknown.

A total of 64 people have been killed on the State's roads this year.

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