Man killed in south-east road crash between van and truck

Gardaí are investigating after a man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the south-east this morning, Friday, February 8.

The collision occurred at 7.25am on the N30 at Ballymackesy, Wexford, approximately four miles from Enniscorthy.

The driver and sole occupant of a van, a man in his 50s, was fatally injured when his vehicle was in collision with a truck.

The male driver and only occupant of the truck was uninjured.

The deceased has been removed to University Hospital in Waterford where a post mortem examination will take place. The local Coroner has been notified

The road is currently closed to facilitate a Garda forensic examination, local diversions are in place.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station 053-9242580, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.