Young man killed in road accident in Co. Kildare

A 19-year-old man was killed this morning in a road traffic accident in Co. Kildare.

The accident occurred at Downings North, Prosperous, Naas at 8am and involved a two-car head-on collision.

The driver of the second car was brought to Naas Hospital and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The dead victim is thought to be from Co. Kildare.