Motorcyclist killed in Offaly crash

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died following a road traffic crash in Co Offaly earlier today.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died following a road traffic crash in Co Offaly earlier today.

The incident took place shortly before 3pm on the R401 Edenderry to Kinnegad Road, at Carrick Road, when the bike the man was riding left the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was removed to Tullamore General Hospital.

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