Man (32) killed in Sligo crash

A 32 year-old motorcylist has died following a collision in Co Sligo this afternoon.

A 32 year-old motorcylist has died following a collision in Co Sligo this afternoon.

The crash happened at approximately 2.30pm on the N59 at Owenbeg. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí said a van which was pulling a trailer was involved in the collision.

The road has been closed to facilitate a forensic collision investigation and diversions are in place.

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