Man (40s) dies after car enters Grand Canal in Co Kildare

Tomas Doherty

A man (40s) has died after a car entered water at the Grand Canal in Co Kildare.

The incident occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Grangeclare West, Kilmeague.

The man was recovered from the water and treated by crew from the National Ambulance Service. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The body of the man has been removed from the scene and a postmortem will take place.

The scene is currently held for examination by forensic collision investigators and the Garda Water Unit. Access along the canal is currently restricted.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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.