A man in his 30s has died and two others were injured in a late-night crash in Co Tipperary.
The tragic accident occurred at around 3am on the N24 at Killaloan on the outskirts of Clonmel.
It's understood the car left the road and hit a wall. No other vehicles were involved.
Gardai were called to the scene and the driver of the car was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two passengers in the car, a man and woman both in their 20s, were also taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The road is currently closed to traffic and local diversions are in place.
Garda forensic collision investigators and crime scene examiners have been requested to examine the crash site scene.
A report will be forwarded to the local Coroner.
Speaking at Clonmel Garda Station, Superintendent William Leahy said, "From our initial enquiries it’s understood the car, a 05WH registered silver Volkswagen Polo, left the road and struck a wall while travelling from Clonmel in the direction of Carrick-on-Suir.
"We are appealing for witnesses and in particular anyone who travelling on this stretch of road between 2.45am and 3.15am this morning to contact us at Clonmel Garda Station.
"We would also ask any road user with camera footage to make it available to investigating Gardaí."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station 052-6177640 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
