03/04/2012

Man Dies In N2 Collision

Gardai in Ashbourne, Co Meath are investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic collision on the N2 just outside Ashbourne.

The collision between a lorry and a van occurred at around 9.05pm on the 2nd April at The Rath, Ashbourne, just outside the town.

One male (32yrs) was seriously injured and taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital Blanchardstown where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the lorry was uninjured.

The road was closed to facilitate a Forensic collision examination but has re-opened.

(GK)

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