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Michelle Cullen

Road closed after man, 20s, dies in horror crash as motorcycle collides with car

A man in his 20s has died after his motorcycle collided with a car in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal.

Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the scene on the R231 at Killinangle More, Rossnowlagh, shortly before 5pm.

The motorcyclist was treated by medical personnel at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

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The occupants of the car were uninjured.

The body of the man has since been removed to Sligo University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. A report has been sent to the Coroner.

The road at the crash site will remain closed overnight with local traffic diversions in place.

A garda spokesperson said: “A technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators is set to take place in the morning.

“Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and are also appealing road users with video footage (including dash cam) to make this available to them.

“Anyone with information can contact Ballyshannon Garda Station 071 9858530 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”

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