A man has died in a single-vehicle road traffic crash in Slane, Co Meath.
The incident occurred on the N2 at Kellystown in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when a car left the road and crashed into a tree.
The man, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
He is believed to have been in his 30s.
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The scene of the incident was closed for a technical examination by Garda forensic investigators.
AA Roadwatch says a stop and go system and diversions are in place on the road between Slane and Collon following the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Slane Garda station on 041-9824202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1-800666111 or to call into any Garda station.