Man dies in Kildare collision

A man has died after a car left the road and entered the canal in Co Kildare this morning.

Gardaí at Naas Co Kildare are investigating the single vehicle collision which occurred at Allenwood South, Naas, Co Kildare.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly before 6am this morning. They recovered the body of a male in his 30’s from the car. He was the sole occupant.

The road is currently closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045-884300 The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.