A FATAL CRASH has left one person dead.

The single-vehicle collision happened on the M7 between the J28 and J29 outside of Limerick earlier this morning.

Three units from the Limerick City & County Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene shortly after 10.15am.

Gardaí were also in attendance.

It is understood that a man in his 30s was declared dead at the scene.

The road remains closed and gardaí are asking anyone with any information to come forward.

Gardaí in Limerick can be contacted on 061 212 400 or members of the public can contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 250025.

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Fatal road collision in Limerick leaves one dead

Read: There’s a new emergency plan on the way for the M50

Also: Woman jailed for knocking down mum of two, leaving her with brain injury

Making a difference

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