Fatal Road Traffic Collision at N78 Clashduff, Kilkenny on the 28/2/19

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N78 at Clashduff, Co. Kilkenny at about 11am this morning the 28th February 2019.

A male motorcyclist, believed to be in his 20s, was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a truck.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to St. Luke's General Hospital where a post mortem is due to take place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 180 666 111 or any Garda Station.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.