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A YOUNG MAN has died following a single-vehicle collision on the N4 in Co Westmeath early this morning.
Gardaí and emergency services responded shortly after 12:50am on the N4 near Ballinafid, around 10km north of Mullingar.
The driver, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road between Mullingar and Rathowen remains closed while gardaí carry out a technical examination.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has dash-cam footage from the area between 12:30am and 1:10am to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station,” a garda spokesperson said.
“Investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson added.
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