Man dies after crash near Tullamore

Van crashed into a wall in Co Offaly on Tuesday afternoon

It is understood the man was in a van which collided with a wall. Photograph: Eric Luke
It is understood the man was in a van which collided with a wall. Photograph: Eric Luke

A man in his 50s has died following a crash in Co Offaly this afternoon.

Gardaí said the single-vehicle collision occurred on the Ballingar Road outside Tullamore at about 3.20pm.

It is understood the man was in a van which crashed into a wall.

The man, who is believed to be from the locality, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Gardaí said the road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. Investigations are continuing.