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Man dies after car smashes into wall as GSOC notified of Meath incident

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A man has died after a car smashed into a wall in Co Meath.

A driver of a car, aged 40s, was seriously injured in the incident on Patrick Street in Trim shortly before 2am on Monday.

He was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he later passed away.

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The scene of the crash remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene.

An Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has been notified of the incident as the car involved had come to the attention of gardai prior to the incident

A garda spokeswoman said: “Gardai in Trim are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

“Any person who was in the vicinity of Patrick Street between 1.30am and 2.00am this morning, including any road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to get in touch.

“Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Trim Garda Station on 046 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

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