Motorcyclist killed in Westmeath road crash

A motorcyclist has died in road traffic collision in Moate, Co Westmeath this afternoon.

A motorcyclist has died in road traffic collision in Moate, Co Westmeath this afternoon.

A garda spokesperson said the man, who was in his 20s, was fatally injured when his bike collided with a pole at Tubberphelim, Moate at around 1.45pm.

No other vehicles were involved.

The man's name has not yet been released.

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