Young man (18) killed as car hits wall in Tipperary

An 18-year-old man has died in a car crash in Tipperary.

The car he was driving hit a wall on the Birr Road in Roscrea at about 1.55am, a Garda spokesman said.

A doctor pronounced the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. His 16-year-old male passenger, who was seriously injured, was taken to Limerick Regional Hospital.

Gardaí said a postmortem examination on the remains of the dead man will be held at a later stage.

The scene of the crash has been preserved for forensic examination and diversions were in place this morning.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Roscrea Garda station, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.