Man dies in Carlow car crash

A man in his twenties has died in a car crash in Carlow this evening.

The man was the sole occupant of a car which collided with another car on the R726, Tullow to Carlow Road, at approximately 6.15pm. The collision occurred approximately 5km from Tullow.

The driver of the second car, a man in his fifties, was injured and taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The road is currently closed for a Garda forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.