A 52-year-old man has died following a single vehicle collision in Kerry.

It happened at around 3.20pm on the N86 between Ballintaggart and Dingle.

The man was injured when the minibus he was driving left the road and struck a ditch.

Four passengers travelling in the minibus at the time were uninjured.

He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry, where he was later pronounced dead.

The local coroner has been notified and garda forensic collision investigators are at the scene.

Local traffic diversions are also in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Tralee garda station on 066-7102-300 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.