A 19-year-old man was killed in a crash involving two cars in Co Laois this morning.
The collision occurred on the N7 at Clonboyne, Portlaoise at 8am. Two cars were involved, both travelling in the same direction. One crashed into a tree and went on fire.
The driver of this car was killed. The other car crashed into a ditch. The driver of this car received non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them at Portlaoise Garda Station, telephone 0502-74100