A man aged in his 80s has died following a road crash on a busy motorway in Tipperary on Monday.
The incident occurred at around 4pm on the M8 between Junction 6 and 7.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene following the crash involving two cars.
The man who was the only occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman aged in her 30s who was also the sole occupant of the other vehicle was taken to hospital where her injuries are said to be non-life threatening.
The road remained closed off on Monday night with diversions in place.
Gardai said that footage of the incident had been circulating on social media and urged people not to share the video.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on the M8 in Co Tipperary on 28th June, 2021.
"Shortly after 4pm Gardaí an Emergency Services were called to the scene of a two car collision on the M8 southbound between J6 Thurles and J7 Cashel North.
"The driver of one of the cars; a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the car. The driver and sole occupant of the second car; a woman in her late 30s, was removed from the scene to Cork University Hospital. Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
"The deceased has since been removed to the mortuary at South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel and the local Coroner has been notified.
"Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested to examine the scene and traffic diversions are in place. Significant traffic delays are reported on some of the affected routes, a number of Garda units are directing traffic as work continues to clear the crash site.
"Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on the motorway at the time with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504-25100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
"Investigating Gardaí are aware of video footage and images of the collision currently circulating online. Out of respect to the family of the deceased and to those involved we would ask people not to share this material.
