Man (20s) Dies In Dublin Road Crash

Monday, 4 October 2021 11:13

Man (30s) arrested

An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a road crash in Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested following the single-vehicle collision on the Sarsfield Road at approximately 10.30pm last night.

A man in his 20s, who was one of the passengers, was taken to St James' Hospital where he later passed away.

While a woman, who is also in her 20s, suffered non life-threatening injuries.

The road has re-opened following a technical exam and Gardaí are asking witnesses to come forward.

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