A 16-year-old boy has died following a car accident in Co Carlow.
The teenager was killed when the car he was driving collided with a wall near The Nine Stones, Mount Leinster in Borris early this morning.
The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
RTE reports that four others teenagers were injured in the crash, with one boy said to be in a serious condition. All four were taken to to St Luke’s Hospital and Waterford University Hospital.
The road has been closed since the collision occurred just after 5am this morning.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 9136620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
