A man has died in a fatal single-vehicle traffic collision in Tullamore, Co Offaly.
The collision took place on the R421 at Clonagh East shortly after 5am on Saturday.
The sole occupant of the car, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road remains closed with local diversions in place as a forensic examination of the scene takes place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area of the collision between 4.45am and 5.45am are asked to make this footage available
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057-932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.
