Gardaí have launched an investigation following a road accident which claimed the life of a man last night in Laois.
Gardai confirmed that a 49-year-old man died following a single vehicle collision.
The collision occurred shortly before 7.30pm on local road at Cappalug near Killeshin.
It is understood the van he was driving left the road and struck a ditch.
He was the sole occupant of the van.
Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
His body has since been removed to Portlaoise Hospital for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner has been notified.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda Station.
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