Teenager killed while woman and 2 children hospitalised following fatal accident in Meath

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A teenager has died after the car he was travelling in collided with a vehicle carrying a woman and two children on the R162 Navan to Kingscourt Road this afternoon.

The 19-year-old driver and sole occupant of one car received serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman and two children travelling in the second car were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene and the road remains closed for examination. Diversions are in place.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100.

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