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Driver killed in two-car crash

The incident occurred outside Bodyke village in Co Clare early on Wednesday morning.

Dominic McGrath
Wednesday 12 January 2022 05:20 EST
The crash happened near Bodyke in Co Clare (Brian Lawless/PA)
The crash happened near Bodyke in Co Clare (Brian Lawless/PA) (PA Archive)

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A man has died in a two-car crash in Co Clare.

The incident occurred outside Bodyke village at around 5.45am on Wednesday.

The man, aged in his 20s, was the driver of one of the cars involved. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick.

The R352 road between Bodyke and Ennis remains closed while a forensic examination takes place.

Diversions are in place.

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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