RTÉ has confirmed that the pilot of a light aircraft has died in Co. Waterford this afternoon.

The man was the only one travelling in the plane before it crashed into trees in a field in the Dungarvan area.

It has been reported that the man took off from Waterford Airport shortly after 4pm.

Gardaí say the man was eldery and not from the local area.

The scene of the crash, which is about 200m from the Dungarvan-Waterford road, has been sealed off for further investigation.

Our thoughts are with his family.