A young man has died in a crash near Carnew in Co.Wicklow.

The 23 year old died when the car he was a passenger in hit a wall at Croneyhorn between Shillelagh and Carnew at about 4 o'clock this morning.

A post mortem took place this afternoon.

A man in his early 20's has been arrested and is being held by Gardai under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The R725 remains closed at Croneyhorn and diversons are in place while a full examination is carried out.

Gardai are appealing for anyone who might have seen what happened to contact them at Baltinglass Garda Station.