Motorcyclist hospitalised following afternoon accident in Newbridge

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital for treatment following an accident in Newbridge town centre a short time ago.

The incident happened near the Holy Family Secondary School on the Naas Road in the town at around 3pm. There were traffic diversions in place in the town at Liffey Bridge for a period while emergency services attended the scene, but the incident was cleared quickly and the road has since fully reopened.

The man injured in the accident was taken to Naas Hospital, though KildareNow understands that his injuries are not of a serious nature.