A man in his 40s has died after a van collided with a tree in Goresbridge area, Co Kilkenny.
The accident happened in the early hours of this morning.
A van collided with a tree on the R705 between Goresbridge and Bagenalstown.
Emergency services also attended the scene.
The male driver in his 40s was taken from the scene to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The R705 (between Goresbridge and Bagenalstown) is partially closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
The road is expected to reopen this morning.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding the collision, particularly any road users with camera footage who were travelling the R705 road between Goresbridge and Bagenalstown between 12.00am and 01.00am on Saturday, 22nd February 2020, to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 775 4150, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. "
