Man killed in Wicklow crash

A 23-year-old man has been killed in a car crash in Co Wicklow.

It happened at around half eight this morning on the N11 at the Ballinameesda bends.

The two car crash happened between The Beehive and The Tap pubs.

The dead man, who was the driver of one of the cars, was removed to Loughlinstown hospital.

Three other people who were travelling with him were uninjured in the collision.

The female driver of the other car was taken to St . Vincents Hospital, but her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The N11 remains closed to traffic in both directions - Gardaí are at the scene and a technical examination will be carried out.

The road is not expected to reopen until 6pm and diversions are in place.

Gardaí at Wicklow are investigating.