Man dies in collision outside killeigh

A man in his 60s has died following a two vehicle collision on the road between Killeigh and Mountmellick this afternoon.

Gardaí in Mountmellick are investigating the collision which occurred in the townland of Clonaghadoo, Mountmellick, Co Laois at around 12.30pm.

A woman in her late 20s who was driving the second vehicle was removed to the the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore with injuries which are not believed to be serious.

The man was pronounced dead at scene. His body has been taken to Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise where a post mortem is to be arranged.

The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them at Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.