A 27-year-old man has died after the car he was driving left the road and hit a ditch at Kennelworth, Youghal in Co Cork.
The incident happened between 12.30am and 3.20am this morning. The body of the man was removed to Cork University Hospital.
The road is closed for a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Youghal Garda Station on 024 - 92200, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda station.
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