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Local diversions remain in place in Tullamore this morning. Alamy Stock Photo

Man (30s) killed in overnight crash in Offaly

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

LAST UPDATE | 5 Aug

A MAN HAS died following a single-vehicle crash last night in Co Offaly.

The incident occurred shortly before midnight yesterday at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man in his 30s, was fatally injured.

No other injuries were reported.

The body of the man was removed to the mortuary in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore for a post-mortem examination.

The R420 between Geashill and Cloncollig Roundabout, Tullamore, has been closed for a technical examination by gardaí. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore garda station on 057 932 7600, the garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” a garda spokesperson said.

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