Gardaí at scene of fatal collision involving tractor and motorcycle in Cork

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle. Picture Denis Minihane.
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:15pm yesterday at Gooseberryhill, Newmarket.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "The road at Gooseberryhill, Newmarket is currently closed with local diversions in place.
They are also appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Gooseberryhill area between 7:45pm and 8:30pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."