A young man has died after the motorcycle he was driving strick a light pole in Tallaght, Dublin.
Gardaí have appealed for information and say the motorbike had been removed from the scene before they arrived.
The incident happened at about 7.30pm yesterday evening. The man was seriously injured after he struck the pole at Homelawn Gardens. He was taken by ambulance to hospital and later pronounced dead.
Garda forensic collision investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene and the road has since reopened to traffic.
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A search of the area is continuing for the motorbike and anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01-6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.