Man dies after Offaly collision

A man injured in a road traffic collision in Co Offaly on Saturday has died in hospital.

A man injured in a road traffic collision in Co Offaly on Saturday has died in hospital.

The man, who is in his 30s, was injured when his motorcycle collided with a bus on the R439 at Ballaghanoher near Birr at about 2.30pm.

He died as a result of his injuries at about 4pm today.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Birr Garda station on (057) 9169710 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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