A man has died after being involved in a collision with a bus last night.
The incident occurred at around 9:50 pm on Monday, December 27, on the M11 at Ballynabarney, in Co Wicklow.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene, where the driver of the car - in his 30s - was pronounced dead.
Officers confirmed that no other serious injuries have been reported.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will be carrying out an examination of the scene and so, the M11 Southbound lane between Junction 16 and 17 is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404 60140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
In a statement this morning An Garda Siochana confirmed: “Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a bus that occurred at approximately 9:50pm on Monday, 27th December, 2021, on the M11 at Ballynabarney, Wicklow.
“The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other serious injuries to persons were reported during the course of this collision.
“The main M11 Southbound lane between Junction 16 and 17 is currently closed with local diversions in place. The services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested.”
