A MAN IN his 20s has died after he was involved in a collision with a lorry in Co Limerick overnight.

The fatal collision happened at around 2am on the N20 road in the Bruree area of Co. Limerick.

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the lorry, also a man in his 20s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The scene is currently being preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

The N20 road remains closed between O’Rourke’s Cross and Banogue and motorists are advised to avoid the use of this road.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them.

Anyone who was travelling on the N20 in the Bruree area between 1:40am and 2:15am is asked to make contact with investigating Gardaí.

Road users with camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make that footage available.

Gardaí can be contacted at the Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.