A man in his 70s has died following a road crash in Co Kilkenny yesterday evening.
The two vehicle collision occurred on the N24 near Piltown at about 7.30pm. The driver of the other car escaped with minor injuries.
The N24 between Carrick-on-Suir and Mooncoin southbound is closed with diversions in place.
Witnesses and anyone who travelled on the N24 between 7.15pm and 7.30pm yesterday evening are asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056-7754150, the Garda confidential line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.