Motorcyclist in his 30's dies following tragic overnight crash in county Longford

A motorcyclist in his 30's has died following an overnight crash in county Longford.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occured at Kilnashee, Drumlish in the early hours of this morning Saturday, August 10, 2024.

At approximately 1.15am Gardaí were alerted to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist. The driver of the motorcycle, a male aged in his 30s, was fatally injured during the collision.

The R198, Longford to Drumlish road, remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the scene. Diversions are in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time of the incident, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 335 0570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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