Motorcyclist seriously injured in horror crash as busy road remains closed
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a single-vehicle collision, which occurred shortly before 1am in the townland of Ballyfookoon between Croom and Patrickswell on the N20, the main road between Limerick and Cork.
The motorcyclist, who is in his 20s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for injuries which have been described as "serious".
A section of the N20 between the N21 and O'Rourke's Cross remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out an examination of the scene.
Local diversions have been put in place and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the collision and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.
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Any road users who may have relevant camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station at 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services responded to a road traffic collision on the N20 in Co Limerick in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th July 2025.
"The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred at Ballyfookoon shortly before 1am.
"The motorcyclist, a male in his 20s, was removed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries.
"The N20 road remains closed this morning between the N21 and O'Rourke's Cross to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place."
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