A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle collision in Barntown, Co Wexford.
The incident occurred on the R738 at Knockeen shortly before 6.15pm on Saturday.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been brought to University Hospital Waterford where a postmortem is due to take place. No other injuries were reported.
The road remains closed with a technical examination due to take place on Sunday.
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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or road users with camera footage, including dashcam, who were travelling in the area between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Wexford Garda station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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