Young male motorcyclist dies in Co Wicklow crash

Collision happened at Crosscool Harbour on the N81 at around 6.30pm

The 28-year-old  was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The 28-year-old was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

A young male motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car at Blessington, Co Wicklow yesterday evening.

The crash happened at Crosscool Harbour on the N81 at around 6.30pm.

The 28-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The road, which was closed for a technical examination, has since reopened.

Gardai have asked witnesses to the crash to contact Blessington Garda station on 045-857620.

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