Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N4 between Edgeworthstown and Rathowen, County Longford/Westmeath yester morning, Monday 11th July 2016 at approximately 6am.

One man, aged in his 30's, suffered fatal injuries when the car he was driving collided with a van. He was the sole occupant of this car and was pronounced dead at scene.

The driver and sole occupant of the van, a man, aged in his early 30's was brought to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore with serious non-life threatening injuries.

A section of the N4 is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision investigators. Diversions are in place.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact them at Granard Garda Station on 043 6687660, The Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.