A MAN HAS died following a road traffic collision in Co Tipperary this afternoon.
Two cars were involved in a head-on collision on the R661 at Reddan’s Walk near Tipperary Town at around 12.30pm, gardaí have said.
The 59-year-old driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
A five-year-old boy who was travelling in the same car has been taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. The 54-year-old driver of the second car has also been taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The road has been closed for an examination and diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Garda Station 062-80670, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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