Motorcyclist dies after Co Westmeath collision

Diversions in place on N52 between Delvin and Clonmellon following crash

A man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Co Westmeath.
A man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Co Westmeath.

A man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Co Westmeath.

Gardaí said the collision occurred at the turnoff to Ballinlough Castle between Delvin and Clonmellon on the N52 at about 5.30pm.

The motorcyclist (29) was taken to Mullingar General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A post mortem is to be carried out.

The male driver of the car, who was travelling alone, was not injured.

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Diversions are in place on the N52 close to the scene, which is being preserved for an examination by a Garda forensic team.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Mullingar Garda station on (044) 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.