A 19-year-old man has died after his vehicle was involved in a collision with a truck in Co Limerick this evening.
Gardaí are investigating the two-vehicle crash that occurred on the N21 at Wards Cross on the Limerick side of Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, at approximately 7.40pm.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to University Hospital Limerick.
An 18-year-old female passenger was seriously injured. She has also been taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries described as critical.
The driver of the truck was uninjured.
The stretch of road has been closed for a technical examination by gardaí and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
