A teenager was killed in a horror car crash on the N7 in the early hours of the morning.
The incident happened after a car and van collided on the the westbound lanes of the dual carriageway.
The 17-year-old victim, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Tallaght Hospital.
The occupants of the van were two men, aged 45 and 36, and a boy, 9, were taken to Tallaght Hospital although their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The incident happened at around 12.30 am on the N7 Naas Road, Clondalkin.
A garda spokesman said: “Garda forensic collision investigators have examined the crash site and both vehicles involved. The road has since fully reopened to traffic. The Coroner has been notified of the death.
“Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anyone with camera footage to make it available to them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Station 01 6667600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.”
