22/09/2014

Man Killed In Road Crash In Carlow

Gardaí in Carlow have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road crash involving a motorcycle and a construction vehicle.

A man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a construction vehicle on the R724 at Ballymoon, near Muine Bheag, at around 20:50 on Sunday night.

The 27-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident site has been sealed off pending a technical examination.

Delays are expected in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(MH/JP)

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