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A road closed between Borris-in-Ossory and Roscrea has reopened following a fatal crash in the early hours of this morning.
A man who was in his early 20s died in the collision on the R445 at Ballaghmore.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision on the R445 at approximately 3.15am.
The male driver, sole occupant of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has been removed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The local Coroner has been informed.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out an examination of the scene before reopening the road at lunchtime today.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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