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Sam Roberts

Man killed after motorcycle hit by car in Tullow, Co Carlow

A motorcyclist has been killed after being hit by a car in Co Carlow.

The incident happened in the Mullawn area of Tullow at around 3.10pm on Saturday.

A man in his 60s who was riding the motorcycle was rushed to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin by air ambulance.

Gardai confirmed this evening that he has now sadly passed away.

The driver of the car was uninjured in the smash.

The Mullawn area of Tullow (stock image) (Google Maps)

An investigation is underway and anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident is asked to come forward with information.

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a car that occurred in the Mullawn area of Tullow, Co. Carlow, on October 3 at approximately 3:10pm.

"The motorcyclist, a man ages in his 60s, was taken from the scene by air ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he has since passed away. The driver of the car was uninjured.

"A technical examination of the scene has taken place.

"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users who may have dash-cam footage, to contact them at Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."

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