A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN has died in a collision between a car and a truck in Limerick this afternoon.

The man, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Limerick Regional Hospital for a post mortem.

The driver of the truck was uninjured.

The crash happened at Cooga Cross on the main Doon to Cappamore Road at around 3.30pm today.

Investigators are currently carrying out a forensic examination of the scene.

Gardaí in Cappamore have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

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Man in his 20s killed in collision involving car and truck

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