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Man's body recovered from car found in river

Man's body recovered from car found in river

A man has died in a car accident in Co. Mayo.

Shortly after 7am this morning a car was found in the Newport River on The Quay Road in Newport.

The body of a man in his 20s was recovered from the car.

The body was taken to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

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The road has been closed for a forensic examination.

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