A man has tragically died and an elderly woman has been rushed to hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Co Wicklow.
The man, in his 50s, was driving a van which collided with two cars at around 1pm on Saturday.
He was pronounced dead at the scene in the Lower Main Street area of Rathdrum.
The woman, in his 80s, who was driving one of the cars was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Gardai investigating the crash have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a van and two cars that occurred in the Lower Main Street area of Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, on 25/07/2020 at approximately 1pm.
"The driver of the van, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his remains were removed to a mortuary in Loughlinstown. The driver of one of the cars, a woman aged in her early 80s, received non life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
"An examination of the scene has been carried out by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has re-opened.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users with dash cam footage, to contact them at Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
