Teenager dies after car collides with tree in Dublin

A 15-year-old youth has died after a car he was driving crashed into a tree in the Raheny area of north Dublin early this morning.

The incident happened shortly after 3.30am on the Greendale Road.

The victim was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and have sealed off the scene pending a full technical examination.