A man in his 30s has been killed in a three vehicle collision in county Mayo.

The man was fatally injured when two articulated trucks collided with his car on the N5 Castlebar to Dublin Rd at Knockbrack at 5 O'Clock.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and both of the male drivers of the trucks were seriously injured and were taken to Mayo General Hospital.

The scene is currently being preserved for a forensic examination.

Gardai at Claremorris Garda Station are investigating.