Three young men have been hospitalised after a serious car crash in Co Kildare.

The single car collision happened on the Kilteel Road at Old Miltown at around 10.50pm last night.

The 21-year-old backseat passenger was taken to Beaumont Hospital and is said to be in a very serious condition.

The driver and another passenger - both aged 24 - were taken to Naas General Hospital where their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The road is closed for a garda examination, with diversions in place at Cromwellstown crossroads and the junction at Oldmill in Kill.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them at Naas Garda Station on 045-884-300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.