GARDAÍ IN WICKLOW town are investigating a collision that left a man in his 20s dead.

The single-vehicle collision occurred at Milltown Lane, Ashford in county Wicklow at around 11.50pm last night.

The 22-year-old was fatally injured when the car he was driving crashed into a ditch.

A 26-year-old male passenger received minor injuries and was removed to St. Colmcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown.

The road is currently closed to facilitate a Garda forensic examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404-60140, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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22-year-old killed after car crashes into ditch

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