Man in his early 20s dies at scene of collision between van and car

A man in his early 20s has died after a collision involving a car and a van. 

Gardaí attended the scene of the collision - which occurred at approximately 6.15am - on the R513 Garryspillane to Ballylanders Road, Co Limerick this morning (Monday January 9).  

The body of the driver of the car has been removed to University Hospital Limerick where a post mortem will take place in due course. 

The male driver of the van, who is aged in his late 50s, has been taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening. 

The R513 is currently closed from Garryspillane village to Ballylanders village with local diversions in place.

A technical examination of the scene is currently underway by Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382 940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.