Cyclist (80s) dies after road collision in Co Kerry

The incident happened in the Church Grounds area of Kilgarvan shortly after 1.40pm on Tuesday afternoon
Cyclist (80s) dies after road collision in Co Kerry

A cyclist in his 80s has died after a road collision in Co Kerry.

The incident happened in the Church Grounds area of Kilgarvan shortly after 1.40pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Gardaí said the coroner had been informed and a postmortem will take place.

The R569 road remains closed. Drivers going to and from Kenmare are being told to travel via Killarney and Moll's Gap on the N71.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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