Two men die in separate motorcycle accidents

Two men have been killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Co Westmeath and Co Leitrim

Two men have been killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Co Westmeath and Co Leitrim. The first man died when his motorcycle collided with a tractor at Milltownpass shortly before 6.30 p.m. this evening.

The second man died when his motorcycle collided with a car outside Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this afternoon. There were no other serious injuries reported.

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