According to a statement issued by Gardaí this afternoon, a road traffic collision has claimed the life of one man in Co Wexford.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the collision, which took place in Ballinesker, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, shortly before 11am today.

It has been established that one driver, who was in his 20s, has died while the second, also in his 20s, is believed to be in a critical condition.

The road on which the collision occurred was initially closed to facilitate the Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, but has since been reopened.

Witnesses are asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053-9242580, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.