Motorcyclist dies after hitting car in Cork

The incident happened close to the Inniscarra dam this afternoon.

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A MAN HAS died after his motorbike crashed into a car in Cork this afternoon.

The incident happened just after 2pm when the bike crashed into a car close to the dam at Inniscarra.

The man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road in the area is currently closed and diversions are in place.

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Motorcyclist dies after hitting car in Cork