Gardaí are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Co Kildare in which a 21-year-old man was left fighting for his life in hospital.
The man was a rear seat passenger in a car which crashed in the townland at Wolfestown,
Eadestown near Naas shortly after midnight.
He was rushed to Naas General Hospital where his condition is described as critical.
The driver and front seat passenger - who are both men in their late teens - were also
taken to hospital with minor injuries. No other vehicle was involved.
Gardaí at Naas have appealed for witnesses.
The road remains closed between Blessington and Eadestown as a team of forensic gardaí
examine the scene. Diversions are in place.