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Fatal Road Traffic Collision, Swords, Co. Dublin 21st May, 2020.

Gardaí in Swords are currently at scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a truck that occurred this afternoon Thursday 21st May, 2020 at approximately 3p.m. on the Naul Road (R108), Swords, Co. Dublin.

A male motorcyclist (mid-30s) was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall where a post-mortem will take place. The Coroner has been notified. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

Forensic Collision Investigators are currently at scene and the road is closed in both directions. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí in Swords are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward and for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area at the time of the collision to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.