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with Hannah Kelly

Teenager Dies Following Overnight Road Crash In Carlow Town

The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.

A teenager has died following a road crash in Carlow town overnight.

The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm, on Carpenters Way, between Éire Óg GAA Club and Paupish Bridge.

A 17-year-old boy was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he later died.

An 18-year-old - who was a passenger in the vehicle - received medical treatment locally.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination which will take place this morning, and diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station, The Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station.
 

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