Man dies after van crashes into tree in Cork

A man in his late fifties has died after the van he was driving struck a tree at Dromagh in Co. Cork this morning.

The crash happened at around 10am on the N72 Mallow to Killarney Road at Dysert Bridge.

The man was the sole occupant of the van and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was then taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem is due to take place tomorrow.

The road is currently closed as garda investigators examine the scene and diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was on the N72 at Dromagh between 9.45am and 10.30am on May 30th, to contact them at Kanturk Garda Station on 029 20680, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.