Gardaí in Co Cork are investigating after a man was killed in a car crash early this morning.
The man, who was in his 20s, died when the car he was driving lost control on the N20, Cork to Limerick road, south of Buttevant.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was the only occupant of the car, and no other vehicles were involved.
The road has been closed while Garda forensic collision investigators are at scene.
Gardai in Mallow are appealing for witnesses to contact them at 022-31450 or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111.