A driver died after a single-vehicle crash in Co Laois on Friday.
Gardaí said that the car smashed into a wall and subsequently went on fire on the Athy Road in Stradbally.
The collision occurred at around 2.45 pm. Details are currently unknown about the driver of the car who died in the collision, gardaí said.
The body of the deceased was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise where a post-mortem will take place.
The R428 Athy Road was closed till evening as garda investigators examined the scene. The road has since reopened.
Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to this crash to come forward.
They’re looking to hear from any road users who may have camera footage/dash cam and were travelling on the Athy Road or surrounding areas between 2.30 pm and 3.15 pm today.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.