BREAKING: Man, 60s, dies in road traffic incident in Rathkeale

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Garda investigation is ongoing

GARDAI are investigating after a man died in a single vehicle incident in county Limerick on Tuesday night.

A garda spokesperson said officers were alerted to a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Lower Main Street, Rathkeale.

"At approximately 10pm gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene.

"A man, aged in his 60s, was removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced deceased. A post mortem examination will take place in due course," said the garda spokesperson.

The scene was cordoned off for technical examination.

No other injuries to any other persons were reported.

"The investigation is ongoing," said a garda spokesperson.

Anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or have dash-cam footage, is asked to contact the investigating gardai in Rathkeale on 069 63222.

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