A man in his 30s has died in a fatal road crash involving a tractor and a motorcycle on the N59 road in Co Mayo on Tuesday evening.
The tragic incident took place around 8.30pm.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to the morgue at Mayo General Hospital.
The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
The road has been shut in both directions since Tuesday night.
Gardai remain at the scene between Newport and Mulranny with diversions in place as a result.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or any road users in the area who may have camera footage (dashcam footage) to contact Newport Gardaí on 098 41102, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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