Motorcyclist (60s) dies in crash with tractor in north Dublin
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor and trailer in north Dublin this morning.
The collision occurred on the Old Airport Road, Collinstown Lane at approximately 10.50am.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where he has since been pronounced dead.
No other injuries were reported.
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The road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10:30am and 11:15am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Santry Garda Station on 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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