Man (50s) dies in M1 road crash

The crash happened around 12.45pm today.

GARDAÍ HAVE LAUNCHED an investigation after the death of a man on the M1 motorway today.

The single-vehicle crash happened on the M1 Northbound between Junction 3 Swords – Junction 4 Donabate at around 12.45pm.

A man aged in his 50s, the driver and sole occupant of the van, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road remains closed for a technical examination.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information, particularly any road users who may have dash-cam footage, to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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