Motorcyclist killed in Wicklow road accident

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident this evening in Co Wicklow, a garda spokeswoman reported.

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident this evening in Co Wicklow, a garda spokeswoman reported.

The accident occurred at 4.45 p.m. when a car and motorbike collided at Baltinglass in Co Wicklow. The motorcyclist was fatally injured. His name has not been released.

The two occupations of the car were taken to Naas General hospital where they were treated for shock, the spokeswoman said.