TRAGEDY: A 21-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle collision overnight

A young man has died following a single vehicle collision this morning in Co Donegal.

A garda spokesperson told the Irish Independent that emergency services were called to the scene on a road at Cottian near Kilmacrennan at approximately 1.40am.

"The occupant of the van, a 21-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny General Hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later." the spokesperson said.

The scene has been preserved for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions are in place. Meanwhile Gardaí in Milford are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Milford Garda Station 074-9153060 or call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.