A teenager has died and three others, included a child, have been injured after a horror crash in Dublin.
The tragic incident happened when a car and van collided on the N7 Naas Road, Clondalkin, at around 12.30am this morning,
The driver of the car, a 17-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A nine-year-old boy and two men, aged 36 and 45, who were in the van, were taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman Commission.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí at Clondalkin are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on the N7 Naas Road, Clondalkin.
"A collision involving a car and a van occurred at approximately 12.30am on the westbound lanes of the dual carriageway.
"The driver and sole occupant of the car, a male youth aged 17 years, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
"His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Tallaght Hospital.
"The occupants of the van, two men (aged 45 and 36) and 9-year-old boy were taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital. (Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.)
"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."
