Road closed on the Ballycanew Wexford road due to a two vehicle accident in which a young man was fatally injured. Pic: Jim Campbell

A 21 years old man has died in a road traffic collision which occurred on the R741, one mile from the village of Ballycanew. at 5.25 am today.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the other vehicle, a truck, a 29 years old man, escaped uninjured.

The road is closed to facilitate a Foresensic Collision and local diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gorey Garda Station (053 9430690), the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.