A man in his 40s has died following a collision between a truck and a van in Co Meath in the early hours of this morning.
The collision occurred on the M3 at Dunshaughlin at around 2am.
The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Our Lady’s Hospital Navan.
The driver of the truck was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.
The northbound lanes of the M3 between junctions 5 and 6 have been closed for a technical examination.
Gardaà are appealing for any witnesses, particularly any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the M3 between J5 and J6 between 1.15am and 2.15am, to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.