A motorcyclist has tragically died after an accident in Tipperary.
The heartbreaking incident happened on the R497 near Kilcommon at around 2.10pm.
Gardai rushed to the scene and discovered a motorbike in a ditch.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí in Templemore are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the R497 Reiska, Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary this afternoon.
"Gardaí attended the scene and a motorbike was located in a ditch.
"The male motorcyclist (late 40s) was fatally injured. His body has been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in Templemore where a post mortem will take place in due course.
"The road is currently closed as a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators is taking place.
"The road is expected to be open in the morning. Local diversions are in place at this time.
"Gardaí at Thurles are appealing for any witnesses or for anyone with information to come forward.
"They are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the R497 Reiska, Kilcommon, to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
