Gardaí at the scene of a fatal crash in Co Offaly

A person has died following a two vehicle crash in Co Offaly.

Gardaí said one person died and second person has been rushed to hospital following the collision near Tullamore.

The crash occured on the Tullamore to Ballinagar Road at Cappancur at around midday.

“Gardai in Offaly are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision at Cappincur, Tullamore. The road is closed between the Cappincur Roundabout on the N52 and Ballinagar village and traffic is requested to avoid the area. No further information at this time.,” Gardaí said in a statement.

Gardaí are carrying out an examination of the scene. and diversions are expected to remain in place for some time.