Biker, 20s, dies near Barleycove in West Cork

The rider, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken from the scene and a post-mortem will take place in due course.
Biker, 20s, dies near Barleycove in West Cork

Gardaí said the accident happened off the R591 road between Dunmanus and Barleycove, above, at approximately 11am this morning. Picture: David Forsythe

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a pole in West Cork this morning.

Gardaí said the accident happened off the R591 road between Dunmanus and Barleycove at approximately 11 am.

The rider, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been taken from the scene and a post-mortem will take place in due course.

The road off what is known locally as the Dunmanus Road/Coast Road to Barleycove remains closed to facilitate an examination by forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí have asked anyone who was traveling in the area between 10.45am and 11.15am to contact them and are also asking if anyone with camera footage can make it available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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