One fatality has been confirmed after a car crashed into a wall and burst into flames.
The incident happened on the Athy Road in Stradbally at around 2.45pm on Friday.
The male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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