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Fontstown Cross
Man (20) in critical condition following collision between car and motorcycle in Co Kildare
The incident happened shortly after 9.20pm yesterday on the R418 at Fontstown Cross, between Athy and Kilcullen.
A MAN IS in critical condition in hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co Kildare last night.
The incident happened shortly after 9.20pm on the R418 at Fontstown Cross, between Athy and Kilcullen.
The motorcyclist, a man aged 20, was seriously injured and taken from the scene by ambulance to Tallaght University Hospital. His condition is understood to be critical.
The occupants of the car were unharmed.
A full examination of the crash site will be conducted by Garda Forensic Collison Investigators and local diversions are currently in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Those with camera footage from the along the route at the time of the collision, including dash-cam footage, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Athy Station on 059 863 4210 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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