Man, 70s, dies after single-vehicle road crash in Kerry

A man in his 70s has died following a single-vehicle road crash in Co Kerry.

An Garda Síochána and Kerry County Council have closed the N70 Ring of Kerry road at Castlecove until at least tomorrow afternoon following the incident.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the crash shortly after 6pm.

The man, who was the driver of a van, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He is believed to be from the area.

His death brings to 102 the number of people who have died on Irish roads so far this year, according to garda figures.

The scene is preserved for examination by garda forensic collision investigators and the local coroner has been notified.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out on the man at University Hospital Kerry.

Traffic diversions are in place at Waterville and Sneem, according to Kerry County Council.

The council said it has informed bus companies that there will be no access for buses travelling on the Ring of Kerry road tomorrow.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with camera footage from the area at the time of the crash is asked to make this available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 667 1160 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.