Motorcyclist dies following crash in Co Kilkenny

Man in his 40s pronounced dead at scene at Cuffesgrange on Saturday morning

Gardaí have closed the road pending a forensic examination. Photograph: Frank Miller
Gardaí have closed the road pending a forensic examination. Photograph: Frank Miller

A motorcyclist has died following a road crash in Co Kilkenny on Saturday morning.

The crash occurred at Ballymack, Cuffesgrange at 9.30am, according to gardaí.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.

The road is closed at the scene pending a forensic investigation and gardaí have asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 777 5000.

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Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton is an Audience Editor at The Irish Times. He also writes the Lost Leads archive series