A man in his 60s has died following a collision between his car and a truck along a busy main road in Co Wicklow.
The incident took place on the N81 near Athgarvan at around 11.15am yesterday morning, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, after Gardai and emergency services arrived.
The man's body was removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital, while the driver of the truck, who was also aged in his 60s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital, with injuries which are believed to be non life threatening.
Gardai have now released a statement, calling on any witness to this incident to come forward.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N81, Athgarvan, Co. Wicklow, this morning, Monday 19th October 2026. The collision, involving a truck and a car, occurred at approximately 11:15am", they said.
"The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital for postmortem examination".
They continued: "The coroner has been notified. The driver of the truck, also a man aged in his 60's, was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening at this time".
"The road has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N81, Athgarvan, Co. Wicklow between 10.45am and 11.45am on Monday 19th October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí".
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station". (All quotes according to DublinLive).
