A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a horror collision with a car in Co Louth.
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike that occurred at approximately 12:45pm, on Wednesday, March 8.
The incident took place on the R168 at Collon, County Louth, authorities have confirmed.
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The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van, who is aged in his 50s was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Drogheda, as a precaution measure.
A garda spokesperson had indicated that the road is closed due to forensic examinations.
They said: "The road is currently closed to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place."
Gardaí have asked for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
They said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R168 between 12:30pm and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 685 3222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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