Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N59 between Mulranny and Newport involving a tractor and a motorcycle that occurred yesterday, Tuesday 26th May 2020 at 8:30pm.
The driver of the motorcycle, a male in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the morgue at Mayo General Hospital. The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
The road is closed in both directions and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses or any road users in the area who may have camera footage (dashcam footage) to contact Newport Gardaí on 098 41102, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
