A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he collided with a tractor in Co Limerick this afternoon.
The incident happened on the R515 just outside the town of Kilmallock at around 5pm on Thursday.
A man in his early 30s was rushed to hospital after the collision, with injuries that were described as "serious".
The male driver of the tractor, who was in his late teens, was uninjured.
A garda spokesperson said: "The road is currently closed at this time for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the scene.
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"Gardaí are appealing for witness to the collision or who may have travelled the road to contact them at Bruff Garda Station on 061 – 382940, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
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