Cyclist (60s) seriously injured in collision with car in Meath

James Cox

A cyclist, aged in his 60s, is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car in Co Meath on Sunday afternoon.

The collision occurred on the R125 at Phepotstown, Kilcock, Co Meath, shortly after 12pm on Sunday.

The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was transported from the scene by ambulance to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, with serious injuries. The occupants of the car did not require immediate medical attention.

The scene has been preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators, and local traffic diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Additionally, road users who may have been traveling on the R125 between Dunbyone and Kilcock at the time, and possess camera footage (including dash-cam), are requested to provide this footage to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station at 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.