Man in 80s dies after car enters water at Buncrana pier

A man has died after his car entered the water at Buncrana pier (Niall Carson/PA)

Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 80s died after a car went into the water at Buncrana pier in County Donegal.

Emergency services were alerted to a vehicle in the water at around 7.30 am on Sunday.

Following a multi-agency search and recovery operation, the car was recovered from the water.

Gardaí said Buncrana Pier and Swilly Road are currently closed to traffic as officers conduct a technical examination.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.