Man, 20s, pronounced dead after van hits tree in Co Roscommon

A man in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle collision in Co Roscommon.

A Garda investigation in underway following the incident which took place on the R293 Ballaghaderreen to Gurteen Road at around 8am on Sunday morning.

It's understood no one else was involved in the accident which saw the victim's van collided with a tree.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been removed to Roscommon University Hospital.

Diversions have been put in place while a forensic examination is carried out.

Witnesses are asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.