11/07/2016

Motorcyclist Killed In Motorway Collision In Co Kildare

A female motorcyclist has been killed after crashing into the central divide of a motorway in Co Kildare.

The incident happened at around 8:30pm on the M9 between junction 1 and junction 2 southbound on Saturday, 09 July.

The victim, who was in her 40's, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other person was injured in the collision.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

(LM/CD)

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