A man has died following a road traffic collision in East Clare this morning.
The incident involving a pedestrian and a tractor occurred at about 10:45am at Ballymulcashel a short distance from Kilmurry Village.
Gardaí and National Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the scene along with units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Shannon station.
The pedestrian, a man in his 60’s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to University Hospital Limerick for a post mortem exam.
The road where the collision occurred is currently closed from its junction with the R462 Kilkishen to Kilmurry road where a technical examination will take place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to make it available to them.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
