Man (38) dies after motorbike crash in Athlone

A man (38) has died following a motorbike crash in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

A man (38) has died following a motorbike crash in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

The man suffered serious injuries when the motorcycle crashed at Kilmacaugh, Athlone, at 11.15 p.m. last night.

A female pillion passenger suffered injuries, but these are said not to be life threatening.

The pair were taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, but the man died this morning.

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Meanwhile, gardaí in Tallaght have appealed for witnesses to a crash on Fortunestown Lane, Tallaght, at 7.15 a.m.

The accident involved a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist is in a life-threatening condition in Tallaght Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai at Tallaght on 01-6666000.