Two men killed, 16 injured in multiple crash

TWO people were killed and at least 16 taken to hospital last night following a road crash in Co Kildare.

The collision between three cars, a mini-bus and a pick-up truck occurred shortly before 9pm on the N9 in Co Kildare between Kilcullen and Castledermot, close to Ballytore.

Two occupants of one car, both males — one in his 20s and one in his 50s — were killed.