Portarlington crash claims two lives.
Sunday, 11 May 2008
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Two men have died following a road crash in Co. Offaly.
The two car collision happened near Portarlington just before two o' clock this afternoon.
The men, who were aged 50 and 20, were travelling in the same car - one was the driver and the other was a back seat passenger.
The men's bodies have been removed to Portlaoise Hospital.
Five other people were injured and have been taken to hospital.
The road has been closed pending a technical examination and motorists have been advised that diversions are in place.
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