Two men dead after three vehicle crash in Duleek

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles that occurred in Duleek early this morning.

The driver and only occupant of a van involved in this collision, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 30s who was the driver and only occupant of a car involved in this collision was taken to our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, with serious injuries. This man has since passed away.

No other serious injuries were reported.

The incident happened on the R152 at Keenogue, Duleek at approximately 6:40am on Thursday, 19th August, 2021.

The road is currently closed and Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who were travelling on the R152 between Kilmoon Cross and Duleek between 6:20am and 6:50am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.