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Girl (17) Dies In Co. Meath Crash

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Happened approx 4.40pm yesterday evening

A teenage girl has been killed in a serious crash in Co. Meath.

The single car crash happened on the R154 at Pelletstown, Drumree at approximately 4.40pm, yesterday afternoon.

The 17 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while a man in his 20s is in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital.

A third person, a man in his late teens is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after being brought to Connolly Hospital, in Blanchardstown.

The body of the teenage girl has been brought to Our Lady's Hospital Navan, where a post-mortem will be carried out.

Forensic Collision Investigators were at the scene last night, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ashbourne Garda Station 01 801 0600.

Local Councillor Gerry O'Connor says road conditions were bad at the time:

 

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