A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Carlow.
The incident happened on the M9 motorway southbound at Junction 5 (Carlow).
The man, who was in his 50s, was driving a van that left the motorway and crashed into a speed barrier.
The man was treated at the scene of the incident and was brought to St Luke's General Hospital in Co Kilkenny but was pronounced dead a short time later.
The southbound lanes on the M9 are currently closed between Junction 4 (Castledermot) and Junction 6 (Carlow South).
Traffic is being diverted to Carlow town.
Garda forensic collision investigators have requested to examine the crash site and the local coroner has been notified.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with any information is asked to call Carlow Garda Station 059 9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
