Two people have died in a road crash in Limerick city.

Gardaí said a car and bicycle collided on the Hyde Road in Roxboro just after midnight last night.

The cyclist and the driver were both pronounced dead at the scene.

A teenage passenger in the front seat of the car was taken to hospital where his injuries are described as non-life-threatening.

Gardaí are due to carry out a forensic examination of the crash scene this morning and the road remains closed with diversions in place.

Investigators are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. They are particularly interested in talking to drivers who was in the area and may have camera footage.