A MAN IN his 50s has died following a three-vehicle collision on the N52 at Dunmahon, Co Louth on Sunday.

The collision, involving two motorcycles and a jeep, occurred shortly before 12.30pm.

The man, who was driving a motorcycle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to the local mortuary where a post-mortem examination. The coroner has been notified.

The second driver of a motorcycle, a man in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment of serious injuries.

The driver of a jeep, a man in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening at the time.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of the N52 near Dunmahon, Co Louth between 12.15pm and 12.45pm on Sunday, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on (042) 938 8400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.