Man Dies and Woman Injured in M4 Crash in County Meath
- A man in his 30s has died and a woman of the same age has been injured following a two-vehicle collision on the M4 in County Meath, according...
- A woman in her 30s sustained injuries during the impact and required immediate medical transport to a hospital.
- Investigating officers have asked motorists and members of the public who witnessed the crash to come forward with information.
A man in his 30s has died and a woman of the same age has been injured following a two-vehicle collision on the M4 in County Meath, according to reports from RTÉ News and the Irish Mirror. The fatal crash occurred on the westbound stretch of the motorway at Junction 9 near Enfield.
Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving alerts at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as reported by the Irish Mirror. First responders confirmed that one of the drivers, a man aged in his 30s, died from his injuries at the scene.
Authorities subsequently transported his body to the local mortuary. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place, and the local coroner has been formally notified of the fatality.
Injuries and Motorway Closures
A woman in her 30s sustained injuries during the impact and required immediate medical transport to a hospital. According to updates provided by the Irish Mirror, her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The westbound lanes of the M4 remained shut to traffic for several hours following the incident. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators secured the site to conduct a full technical examination of the roadway, forcing local authorities to put diversions in place for motorists navigating the area.
Garda Appeal for Witnesses
Investigating officers have asked motorists and members of the public who witnessed the crash to come forward with information. Investigators specifically want to speak with any road users who traveled along the M4 near Junction 9 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026.
Any road users who were travelling on the M4 near Junction 9 (Enfield) between 2 pm and 3 pm today and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
Garda Spokesperson, Irish Mirror
Individuals possessing relevant dash-cam recordings or other details can reach out to Trim Garda Station at 046 942 6140. Alternatively, the public can contact the confidential line at 1800 666 111 or report information to any local Garda station.