Motorcyclist (30s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Wicklow

The incident happened on the R756 at Turlough Hill
Motorcyclist (30s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Wicklow

Muireann Duffy

A man has died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Wicklow.

The incident happened on the R756 at Turlough Hill in the Wicklow Gap shortly before 10pm on Thursday.

A motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed from the crash site and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.

The road at Turlough Hill remains closed with local diversions in place while a technical examination is carried out on Friday.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, including road users with dash-cam footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda station on 040-460 140, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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