POLICE have confirmed that a pensioner has died following an accident this morning.

The 71-year-old man died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Warren Gardens in Lisburn.

The man was the driver of a car involved in the collision around 10.30am.

Warren Gardens remains closed at this time while police conduct their investigation into the cause of the collision.

A post mortem examination is due to take place to determine the cause of death.