13/05/2009

Motorcyclist Killed In Carlow Collision

A man has been killed in a collision in Co Carlow.

At approximately 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, the man, aged 24, was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a collision with a motor car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupants of the car were taken to Kilkenny Hospital with minor injuries, and have since been discharged. The scene was examined by forensic collision investigators, and the road has since been re-opened.

Gardai in Carlow are investigating the circumstances of the collision, which occurred at Clogristic, Milford, Co Carlow.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Gardai in Carlow on ph 059-9136620.

(DW/BMcc)


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