A PERSON HAS died following a collision between an articulated lorry and a van in Co Tipperary this morning. 

The collision happened on the N24 Cahir-Clonmel Road, between Barne Lodge and Condon’s Cross, at approximately 10.40am.

The driver of the van, a male whose age has not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A technical examination of the scene is ongoing by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road – which is the main Waterford to Limerick road – remains closed, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N24 this morning between 10am and 10.45am are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.