Soldier killed in Meath car accident

A member of the Defence Forces was killed in an accident in Co Meath last night.

A member of the Defence Forces was killed in an accident in Co Meath last night.

Pte Kevin Dullaghan (30), from St Finian's Park, Drogheda, was on his way home when his car was involved in a collision with another car at Gormanstown, Co Meath at 4.15 p.m..

Pte Dullaghan was attached to "B" company 5th Infantry Battalion at Gormanstown camp.

The male driver of the other car was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

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