A 63-year- old man has died after the car he was driving left the road, entered a ditch and collided with a tree at Newtown, New Inn, Cashel, Co Tipperary.
The incident happened at about 2.45pm this afternoon.
A 35-year-old man who was a passenger in the car was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel. His injuries are described as non-life threatening.
The road is currently closed to facilitate a technical examination. Diversions are in place.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Cahir Garda Station on 052 7445630, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.