Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash in county Kildare this morning.

A man in his 30's died - when his car went into the canal at Allenwood South near Naas - at about 6 o'clock this morning.

He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The road is now closed to allow a forensic examination take place - anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Gardaí at Naas.