A man has tragically died following a road crash in Co Meath.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash at around 4.40pm on Monday which saw the busy road closed as a result of the collision.
The crash occurred at Clowanstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath between J6 - J7.
A man aged in his 30s, the driver of one car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman aged in her 40s who was driving the other car has been taken to hospital with what are said to be non-life-threatening injuries.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred on the M3 at Clowanstown, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath between J6 - J7 on 24/05/2021 at approximately 4.40pm.
"The driver of one car, a man aged in his 30s, has been pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other car, a woman aged in her 40s, has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"The scene remains closed for a technical examination.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly road users who may have dash cam footage, to contact Gardaí in Ashbourne on 01 801 0600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
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