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Edel Hughes

Man in his 60s killed in fatal crash in Castleisland, Co Kerry

A man in his 60s has been killed in a fatal crash in Co Kerry.

The tragic accident occurred in the Maglass East area of Castleisland late on Sunday night at approximately 11:20pm.

The man, who was driving a jeep, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

A garda spokesperson said: "The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Garda accident (stock) (Collins)

"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users with dash-cam footage who travelled in the area between 11pm - 11:30pm, to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066 710 2300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."

It's the second road tragedy in just hours as a second man lost his life in a fatal crash in Co. Meath on Sunday night.

The crash involving a van occurred on a minor road in the Cross Kells at around 11pm last night.

The man who died was a passenger in the van which was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

His body was removed to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan.

Meanwhile the driver of the vehicle was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he is being treated for 'serious injuries'.

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