20/08/2012

17-Year-Old Killed In Early Morning Car Crash

A teenager was killed, and four others hurt in a single vehicle crash this monring in Co Roscommon.

A 17-year-old, a passenger in the car, was killed when the car hit a ditch on the Frenchpark to Boyle road around 1.20am on Monday morning.

Four other teens who were in the car at the time received minor injuries.

The incident is being investigated by gardaí in Boyle and the road was closed pending the completion of an examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071-9664620, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111 or any garda station.

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