Gardaí investigate after man dies in Longford road crash

A man has been killed after a road accident in Co Longford this morning.

A man in his early 30s was killed when his car collided with a bridge wall on a minor road at Esker South near Ballinalee, Co. Longford.

Gardaí from Granard are investigating the single-vehicle accident which was discovered shortly before 6am this morning.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the road is closed for forensic investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Granard Garda Station 043 6687660 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.