Motorcyclist dies in single vehicle collision in Kilkenny this morning

A man has died following a single vehicle collision near Cuffesgrange in Kilkenny shortly after 9am this morning.

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision at Ballymack, Cuffesgrange, this morning.

The single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle took place at 9.15am. The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road at the scene is closed pending an examination of the area by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000.