Two men have died following a horror three-vehicle crash in Co Meath.
The tragic incident happened on the R152 in Keenogue, Duleek, at around 6.40am on Thursday morning.
The driver of a van, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 30s, who was the sole occupant of one of the cars involved in the collision, was rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in nearby Drogheda, but was later pronounced dead.
No other major injuries were reported.
Forensic Investigators are currently at the scene.
Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses to the tragic incident to come forward.
They are also seeking the help of road users in the area shortly before or after the crash, who may have dash cam footage that can assist the investigation.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles that occurred on the R152 at Keenogue, Duleek, County Meath, at approximately 6:40am on Thursday, 19th August, 2021.
"The driver and only occupant of a van involved in this collision, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A man in his 30s who was the driver and only occupant of a car involved in this collision was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, with serious injuries. This man has since passed away.
"No other serious injuries were reported.
"The road is currently closed and Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who were travelling on the R152 between Kilmoon Cross and Duleek between 6:20am and 6:50am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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