A man has died following a two car collision in Co Limerick this morning.

The man (63), who was the sole occupant of his car, was fatally injured when he became involved in a collision with another vehicle at Carrickerry in Athea at approximately 7.10 am.

He was pronounced dead at scene and his body was removed to Limerick Regional Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.

Meanwhile, the driver and sole occupant of the second car, a man (33), was also taken to Limerick Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The road is currently closed to allow gardaí to examine the scene and local diversions are in place.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact gardaí.