A motorcyclist has died following a road collision in Co Tipperary.

The crash, involving a car and the motorcycle, happened at around 4.45pm yesterday at Ballynagrana in Carrick-on-Suir.

The driver of the motorcycle, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The driver of the car, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital as a precaution.

GardaĆ­ have said that no other injuries were reported following the collision.

The scene of the crash has been closed for an examination and diversions are in place.

An appeal for witnesses has been issued and gardaĆ­ are asking road users who were travelling in the Ballynagrana area between 4pm and 5pm yesterday and may have camera footage – including dash-cam – to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052-6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.