A 25 year-old man has died following a collision in county Limerick last night.

The single-car crash happened at Ballyphillip in Banogue just before midnight when the car he was driving collided with a pole.

He was taken to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick where a post mortem will take place.

The road is currently closed while a forensic examination is carried out. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Newcastle West Garda Station.