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Teen killed in early-morning Wexford crash

The 19-year-old driver died this morning in hospital.

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has died in hospital today from injuries sustained in a serious road crash in Wexford.

He had been taken to Wexford General Hospital in the early hours of Sunday but was later transferred to St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin, where he was pronounced dead this morning.

Gardaí in Enniscorthy are appealing for witnesses to the two-car collision to contact them with any information that may help their investigation.

The teenager was the driver of one of the cars involved in the incident which occurred at Rathnure Upper near Enniscorthy at about 2.20am today.

There was another man in the car with him. He was taken to Wexford General Hospital but his injuries are described as minor.

The female driver and sole occupant of the second car was also brought to hospital and her condition is described as not serious.

The road has now been reopened following forensic examinations.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the local station on 053 924 2580 or the confidential line on 1800 666 111.

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