Man dies after his van collides with truck in Co Kerry

Incident occurred near Knocknagoshel on N21 Castleisland to Abbeyfeale Road

A man in his 60s has been killed in a two-yovehicle crash in Co Kerry.

The man was fatally injured when his van collided with an articulated truck.

The incident occurred at Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel on the N21 Castleisland to Abbeyfeale Road at about 1pm.

Gardaí in Listowel are investigating.

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The van driver was brought to Kerry University Hospital but was later pronounced dead. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

Garda forensic collision investigators closed a stretch of the road and set up diversions which operated into Tuesday evening.

A witness appeal was issued to contact Listowel Garda station on (068) 50820, the confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any other station.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times