Man (91) dies after car collides with truck in Co Meath

A man has died after his car collided with a truck near Dunboyne, Co Meath, on Tuesday.

The incident happened on the R147 at Pace, Dunboyne, at about 12.55pm. The 91-year-old man, the sole occupant of his car, was taken to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the truck was also taken to Connolly Hospital with minor injuries.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.