A MAN has died in the road collision which occurred earlier today on the Castleisland to Abbeyfeale road.

Gardai in Listowel are investigating the two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel on the N21 Castleisland to Abbeyfeale Road at approximately 1pm today.

A man in his 60s was seriously injured after his van was involved in a collision with an articulated truck. He was brought to University Hospital Kerry but was later pronounced dead. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

This stretch of road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic  Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.