A man in his 20s has been killed in a road crash in Co Kerry.

The single car collision happened on the Ardfert to Abbeydorney road at Ballybroman at around half past 8 last night.

The man died after his car crashed and went on fire. He was the only person in the vehicle.

His body was taken to Tralee General Hospital for post mortem examination.

The road is closed for a Garda forensic exam later this morning.