Gardaí appeal for witnesses as man killed after car enters canal

Gardai say three teenage girls who had been reported as missing have been located

placeholder image — Gardai say three teenage girls who had been reported as missing have been located

The fatal incident occurred in Kildare on Sunday evening.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic incident in Kildare on Sunday evening, 22 December.

At approximately 8pm on Sunday evening, a car entered the Grand Canal in Grangeclare West, Kilmeague.

Gardaí say that a man, aged in his 40s, was recovered from the water and treated by paramedics. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Access along the canal is currently restricted as the Garda Water Unit and Forensic Collision Investigators examine the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Anyone with camera footage, including motorists with dash-cam, are asked to provide it to the gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.