Motorcyclist dies in motorway crash and traffic diverted from scene

A man has died following a collision between his motorbike and a truck on the south-bound section of the M1 motorway in Dublin early this morning.

Emergency services attended the scene of the accident which happened between Junction 4 and Junction 5, south-bound at approximately 12.30am.

Gardaí advised motorists that traffic travelling on the south-bound section of the motorway will be diverted at Junction 5 to alternate routes into Dublin.

Diversions will remain in place until at later this morning.

AA Roadwatch said: "Traffic is very heavy on approach to the closure, and heading towards the motorway on the Balbriggan Rd (R132).

"To avoid the heavy approach traffic on the M1, divert off at J7.

"The N2 would be a suitable alternative, if it’s an option for people this morning. Otherwise, the Old Naul/Dublin Rd (R108) as the Old Balbriggan/Dublin Rd is already very busy."