A MAN IN his 20s has died after a two-car collision near Tullow, Co Carlow this evening.

The crash happened on the R725 Tullow to Carlow road at about 6.15pm.

The two cars collided about 5 km outside of Tullow with the young man fatally injured in the crash.

The driver of the second car, a man in his 50s, was injured in the crash and was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny where his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The road remains closed for a garda forensic examination and gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620.

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