Man dies in overnight road accident in Dublin

One person has died in an overnight road accident in Dublin.

A man has died in an overnight road accident in Dublin.

Fatal RTC at Blanchardstown Rd Sth on scene emergency. Closed until 8a.m. approx. Motorists N3 N/bound take exit 1 or 2 to access B/centre

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 17, 2015

The 33-year-old was seriously injured when the car he was driving a second car were in collision on Blanchardstown Road south at around 35 minutes past midnight.

He was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The occupant(s) of the second car did not remain at the scene.

Garda forensic collision investigators are currently at the scene, the road is closed and diversions are in place.

DUBLIN: Blanchardstown Rd Sth closed between jcts of Blanchardstown Centre R/A & M3 flyover at J3 Clonsilla due to a serious crash.

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) November 17, 2015

The Coroner has been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station 01-6667000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.