Motorcyclist dies after collision in Co Louth

The man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene
Motorcyclist dies after collision in Co Louth

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Co Louth.

The man (60s) crashed on the R173 between Carlingford and Omeath in a single-vehicle collision at around 3.30pm this afternoon.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and has been taken to Louth County Hospital in Dundalk for a postmortem.

The road is closed and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to contact Dundalk Garda station.

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