A man has died and a woman has been seriously injured in a crash in Co Westmeath last night.
It happened on the Castlepollard to Collinstown Road at Deerpark, Bratty between 10pm and 11:20pm.
The 27-year-old man was injured when the car hit a ditch.
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He was later pronounced dead at Mullingar Regional Hospital.
An 18-year-old woman was also injured in the crash, and her condition is described as serious.
The road has been closed for a forensic examination, and local diversions are in place.
Anyone with information who was on the road between 10pm and 11:20pm last night is being asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
