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Man (50s) Dead Following Crash Involving A Tractor Near Kildare/Meath Border

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The collision happened 5km from Maynooth

A man has died following a road traffic collision near the Kildare/Meath on Wednesday afternoon.

The collision occurred at approximately 4pm on the R157 at Moygaddy, Co.Meath, just 5km from Maynooth,  and involved a car and a tractor.

The driver of the car, a man in his 50s, received fatal injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

A technical examination was completed by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators on Wednesday evening and the road has since re-opened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or who may have video footage, to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dunboyne Garda Station 01 8252211, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

 

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