Fatal road accident near Blessington

Gardai are investigating a fatal road collision on the N81 near Blessington.

A collision happened between a car and a motorbike at around 8.40pm last night.

The motorcyclist died in the incident located at 'The Lamb' about four miles outside Blessington.

Emergency services including local Gardai and Blessington Fire Service and Naas Fire Service attended the scene.

Gardai closed the N81 at the scene to investigate the collision.

As a result it's very slow northbound on the N81 and from the Kilteel direction down Lamb Hill.

Southbound is also very busy on the Blessington/Manor Kilbride Rd (R759) and on Lisheen Rd from Lisheen Springs Golf Club right through to Manor Kilbride.

Gardai are directing traffic but advise that the diversion route is not suitable for HGVs.

Bus Eireann told customers that there will be no service between Blessington and Westbrook in both directions until the road reopens.

The firm apologised for any inconvenience caused.