Man dies in Kildare road accident

A man has died in a road accident in Co Kildare earlier today, according to gardaí.

The accident happened at Kilmurray, Johnstown Bridge, Co Kildare at around 2.45pm when a car and truck were in collision..

The driver of the car, a 62-year-old man, was fatally injured.

The 66-year-old man who was driving the truck, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Blanchardstown Hospital.

The deceased man was removed to Naas hospital mortuary.

The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those travelling from Johnstown Bridge to Kilshanroe this afternoon are asked to contact them at Kilcock Garda Station on 01 - 6757390, The Garda confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda station.