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Man (60s) dies after e-scooter crash in Carlow

The man was pronounced dead at the scene last night.

A MAN HAS died after crashing his e-scooter in Carlow town.

Gardaí were called to the scene on the Tullow Road at approximately 9:40pm last night after learning of the incident.

The man, who was aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead and was later removed to St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny Morgue where a post-mortem will follow.

A Garda spokesperson said a file has been prepared for the coroner following the incident.

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