Second man dies after Meath collision

A second man has died following a road collision in Co Meath early yesterday morning.

A second man has died following a road collision in Co Meath early yesterday morning.

Derek Dunne (22) from Clonlyon, Kilcock, Co Kildare, died this afternoon in hospital.

Another passenger in the car died following the collision shortly after 1am at Derrypatrick Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath.

Gardaí said the driver (23) was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and was questioned at Trim Garda Station. He was later released pending a full investigation.

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