Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Co Westmeath

A man in his 50s was hospitalised following the incident in Ballymore
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Co Westmeath

Muireann Duffy

A man in his 50s has been hospitalised following a collision between a bike and a car in Co Westmeath.

The cyclist sustained serious injuries in the incident on the Moat Road in Ballymore shortly before 1.30pm on Friday.

He was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where he is continuing to receive treatment.

No other injuries were reported from the incident.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses of the collision, including those with camera/dash-cam footage, to come forward.

Those with information are asked to contact Athlone Garda station on 090-649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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