Man dies in Co Wicklow crash

A man in his mid-30s has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the N11 in Wicklow this morning.

A man in his mid-30s has died following a multi-vehicle crash on the N11 in Wicklow this morning.

Gardaí in Wicklow are investigating the incident, which took place on a northbound section of the motorway at the Ashford/Rathnew exit (Junction 16) at about7am.

The male driver died at the scene and his body was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital.

The N11 northbound was closed for several hours to allowe gardaí to carry out a forensic collision examination. The road has now reopened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda station 0404-60140, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.