Man in his 20s killed after car hits wall in overnight crash

Gardaí were called to scene of the crash, which happened on the N24, at around 4.40am.

A MAN IN his 20s has died after the car he was driving struck a wall in Co Tipperary early this morning.

Gardaí were called out to the scene of the crash, which happened on the N24 at Lacken, Kilshane, at around 4.40am.

According to a garda statement:

“It is understood the car left the road and struck a wall.

“The driver and sole occupant of the car, a male in his 20s, was seriously injured and removed from the scene by ambulance to South Tipperary Regional Hospital in Clonmel.

“He was pronounced dead a short time later.”

The crash happened along the N24 on the stretch between Tipperary town and Cahir.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact:

Tipperary Garda Station 062 80670
The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111
Or any Garda Station

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