Man dies in two-car crash on M4 in Meath

A man in his 30s has died following a two-car collision on the M4 motorway in County Meath, Ireland. The crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the westbound carriageway near Junction 9 at Enfield. Emergency services, including Gardaí, responded to the scene. The man, who was driving one of the vehicles involved, was pronounced dead at the location. His body was subsequently removed to a local mortuary, where a postmortem examination is scheduled. The coroner has been notified. A woman, also in her 30s, was a passenger in one of the cars. She was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening. An Garda Síochána has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the collision. The road was closed for a period to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene, with local diversions put in place. Authorities are appealing for witnesses. They are seeking to speak with anyone who was travelling on the M4 near Junction 9 Enfield between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.