A man in his 20s has died following a crash in Co Clare.
Gardai and emergency services were called at around 5.45am on Wednesday and remain at the scene.
The tragedy happened outside of Bodyke village when two cars collided on the R352.
The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardai have confirmed the R352 between Bodyke and Ennis is currently closed and diversions are in place.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage - including dash cam - to make this available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
A statement read: “Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the outskirts of Bodyke village in Co. Clare this morning, Wednesday 12th January 2022 at approximately 5.45am.
“Two cars collided on the R352. The driver of one car, a male aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick.
“The R352 road between Bodyke and Ennis is currently closed while Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. Local diversions are in place.”
Investigations are ongoing.
