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Man, 80s, dies following single-vehicle crash in Kildare

The man's body was brought to Naas General Hospital
The man's body was brought to Naas General Hospital

A man in his 80s has died following a single-vehicle road crash in Co Kildare.

The incident happened on the Curragh Road in Kildare town at around 1.35pm.

The man, who was the only person in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was brought to Naas General Hospital and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

The road was closed for a technical examination but has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and ask anyone who was travelling on the road between 1pm and 2pm, and who may have camera footage, to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.