A man has tragically died following a road accident on the M9 near Co Carlow.
The incident occurred at around 3:30pm when a van on the southbound carriageway was involved in a single vehicle collision.
It's understood that the van left the motorway and collided with a speed barrier at Junction 5, Carlow.
The man, who is aged in his 50s was brought to St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny where he was later pronounced dead.
In a statement, gardai said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Co Carlow.
"At approximately 3:30pm Gardaí along with units from Carlow Fire Services and National Ambulance Service attended at the scene of a single vehicle collision involving a van on the southbound carriageway of the M9 motorway at Junction 5 (Carlow).
"The driver of the van, a man in his 50s was treated at the scene.
"He was removed by ambulance to St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny where he was later pronounced dead. It’s understood the van left the motorway and struck a speed barrier.
"The southbound lanes of the M9 motorway are currently closed between Junction 4 (Castledermot) and Junction 6 (Carlow South) and traffic is being diverted via Carlow town.
"Garda forensic collision investigators have been requested to examine the crash site and the local Coroner has been notified.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."
