07/09/2015

Motorcyclist Killed In Co Mayo Crash

A man from Northern Ireland has died in a collision in Co Mayo.

The crash occurred on the Hollymount to Claremorris Road at around 1.20pm on Sunday.

The 55-year-old victim, who was driving a motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van was taken to Mayo General Hospital as a precaution.

The road has been re-opened and an investigation has launched.

(CD/JP)

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