Man dies in Westmeath collision

A 22-year-old man died when the motorcycle he was riding struck a wall.

A 22-year-old man died when the motorcycle he was riding struck a wall.

The incident happened at Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath shortly after 7pm yesterday.

No-one else was injured in the incident. The road has been closed and diversions are in place locally.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Athlone Garda station on 090-6498550 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-11.

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