Man, 60s, dies after collision between truck and car in Wicklow

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. Stock picture

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Wicklow on Monday morning in which a man in his 60s lost his life. 

The collision, involving a truck and a car, took place on the N81, Athgarvan, Co Wicklow, at approximately 11.15am on Monday. 

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. 

His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital for an autopsy and the coroner was notified.

The driver of the truck, also a man aged in his 60s, was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Gardaí described these as "believed to be non life-threatening at this time." 

The road has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling in the area between 10.45am and 11.45am on Monday, and who may have camera footage, are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.