Gardai investigate fatal Co Laois crash

Gardaí Ballylinan, Co Laois are investigating a crash which left a 21-year-old man dead this morning.

Gardaí Ballylinan, Co Laois are investigating a crash which left a 21-year-old man dead this morning.

The collision happened on the N78 11.15 a.m. between a van and a jeep.

The driver of the van was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Portlaoise General Hospital.

The driver of the jeep sustained minor injuries.

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