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Man dies in road crash on M1 near Donabate

The M1 is closed between junctions 4 and 5
The M1 is closed between junctions 4 and 5

A man in his 30s has died in a road crash on the M1 in Dublin.

The crash occurred at Junction 4, Donabate, at around 7.30am when a car, which was being driven northbound, veered off the motorway and struck a barrier.

The man, who was travelling alone, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the M1 northbound is closed between Junction 4 Donabate and Junction 5 Balbriggan, and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses, or any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam), to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.