Man dies after car hits lorry in Portlaoise

Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating a fatal car crash that happened at 5.10 a.m

Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating a fatal car crash that happened at 5.10 a.m. today on the Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

The car struck a parked articulated lorry; the driver and front seat passenger were injured and the male rear seat passenger was killed.

All have been taken to Portlaoise General Hospital.

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